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Spearhead the execution and management of comprehensive, integrated category strategies for Capital Investment. In this role, you will serve as the Global Category Lead for Primary Equipment, totalling around £75m of annual spend.
Your responsibilities will include leading procurement and contracting strategies, encompassing sourcing activities, in alignment with GSK’s capital plans globally.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities in the USA to progress your career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
Category Lead: Responsible for definition and input into global category strategies to ensure business needs are met and deliver added value to the business.
Foster strong internal collaboration and sponsorship with senior stakeholders, including site and global engineering teams, to achieve GSK's Capex objectives, ensuring global deployment of strategies through effective implementation and transition plans.
Deliver high-quality, compliant, and timely agreements that are well-specified to provide a clear return on investment for GSK.
Ensure effective contract management to guarantee adherence to contractual terms and proactively anticipate deviations to implement corrective actions promptly.
Oversee a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program with strategic and key suppliers, focusing on contract performance and governance.
Streamline the supplier base by prioritizing the use of preferred suppliers.
Conduct external benchmarking to ensure GSK's practices and strategies are in line with current market standards.
Generate significant value in terms of quality, delivery, safety, and cost, contributing to the organization’s overall goals and objectives.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree/master’s degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, Engineering.
Proven 5+ years of Procurement experience across key procurement processes (e.g. category management, market analysis, sourcing, negotiation, contract management, supplier relationship management).
Experience in Capex projects and Equipment is highly preferable. Ideally having a good understanding about technical categories present within all capital projects: building services and process/biotech equipment and technical contractors.
Experience in Pharma/Life Science is a plus.
Experience in Lean / Six Sigma tools is a plus.
Good business acumen, analytical, and financial skills.
Fluent English.
Key Skills:
Strong category management skills
Demonstrated expertise in category management
Proven ability to influence strategy
Strong leadership and communication skills
Proven ability to communicate and influence senior management
Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to simplify complex matters for different audiences
Results-driven, value-focused, and performance-oriented
Proven strategic thinking skills
Exhibits high learning agility and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to use experience and industry knowledge to drive change across various areas of responsibility
Solid understanding of business and financial domains to facilitate success
Great agility in navigating a constantly evolving environment
Proficient in prioritizing multiple tasks across various projects, utilizing robust project management skills
Strong change management skills, with the ability to develop and present compelling arguments to advocate for change
Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective negotiation strategies
Demonstrated ability to employ advanced negotiation strategies to secure favorable terms, mitigate risks, and achieve cost savings while maintaining strong supplier relationships
Proficient in analyzing market trends, supplier performance, and cost structures to effectively argue for optimal contract terms and price points
Skilled in resolving disputes and handling high-pressure negotiation scenarios with diplomacy and professionalism to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
Working arrangement
This role is hybrid with a regular presence in our Poland office. You will work on-site to collaborate with local teams and join virtual meetings with regional and global partners as needed.
Why GSK?
Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies.
Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefit).
Life insurance and pension plan.
Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible counterparts.
Sports cards (Multisport).
Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure.
Personalized learning approach (mentoring, online training’ platforms: Pluralsight, Business Skills, Harvard Manage Mentor, Skillsoft and external training).
Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions, short Fridays option, health & well-being activities).
Supportive community and integration events.
Modern office with creative rooms, fresh fruits everyday.
Free car and bike parking, locker rooms and showers.
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Polish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 191,250 to PLN 318,750The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.Roczny przedział wynagrodzenia zasadniczego brutto dla nowo zatrudnionych osób na tym stanowisku został wskazany powyżej dla każdej właściwej lokalizacji. Przedziały te uwzględniają szereg czynników, w tym umiejętności kandydata, doświadczenie, poziom wykształcenia oraz rynkowy poziom wynagrodzenia dla tego stanowiska W zależności od stanowiska i obowiązujących polityk wewnętrznych, rola ta może również uprawniać do otrzymania premii (jeśli ma zastosowanie i jest przyznawana na podstawie określonych, obiektywnych kryteriów) oraz/lub nagród za wyjątkowe wyniki (przyznawanych według uznania pracodawcy). Wszystkie świadczenia ustawowe będą zapewnione zgodnie z przepisami prawa polskiego. Mogą być także oferowane dodatkowe benefity, takie jak prywatna opieka medyczna, dodatkowe płatne dni wolne, ubezpieczenie na życie, prywatny plan emerytalny oraz w pełni płatny urlop rodzicielski i urlop na opiekę nad członkiem rodziny. Bardziej szczegółowe informacje na temat całkowitego pakietu wynagrodzenia i świadczeń przypisanego do tego stanowiska zostaną przekazane podczas procesu rekrutacyjnego. Przedziały wynagrodzenia dla innych krajów mogą być również widoczne, ponieważ na niektórych rynkach obowiązują przepisy dotyczące jawności wynagrodzeń, które wymagają zamieszczania takich informacji w ogłoszeniach o pracę, a wskazane lokalizacje mogą stanowić potencjalne miejsce wykonywania tej roli. Jeśli przedział wynagrodzenia nie jest podany w ogłoszeniu dla konkretnej lokalizacji lub kraju, odpowiednie informacje o wynagrodzeniu zostaną omówione w trakcie procesu rekrutacyjnego. Prosimy pamiętać, że poziom wynagrodzenia różni się w zależności od kraju i jest ustalany na podstawie umiejętności, doświadczenia, poziomu wykształcenia oraz rynkowego poziomu wynagrodzenia dla danego stanowiska. Oferty są zazwyczaj przedstawiane w granicach wskazanego przedziału, z uwzględnieniem umiejętności, doświadczenia i kwalifikacji kandydata, przy czym górna granica jest zwykle zarezerwowana dla kandydatów o bardzo dużym doświadczeniu lub w innych wyjątkowych okolicznościach zgodnych z tymi kryteriami.As an Inclusive employer, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team at pl.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs.
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