Manager R&D Procurement, Site & Patient Connectivity

GlaxoSmithKline; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Manager to drive innovation in Digital Health Technology procurement. This pivotal role involves developing comprehensive category strategies and leading negotiations to optimize supplier agreements. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational objectives while identifying opportunities for cost savings and value creation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes and thriving in a supportive environment where your contributions matter.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding in Global Procurement or equivalent function.
• Proven experience in developing and executing category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers.
• Conduct market analysis to stay informed on industry trends.

Skills

Global Procurement

Category Strategy Development

Contract Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

University Degree in Procurement, Business, Finance or relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Posted Date: Apr 25 2025

Manager, R&D Procurement – Site & Patient Connectivity

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our team on a full-time permanent basis, a pivotal role supporting the R&D Procurement team.

In this role you will be accountable for end-to-end category management including sourcing and contract management across your assigned categories. These will be focused around the procurement of Digital Health Technology categories (e.g eCOA/eConsent/Sensor & Wearables).

Key Responsibilities

• Development and Implementation of comprehensive category strategies inclusive of complex sourcing, ensuring alignment to GSK organisational objectives.

• Identification and evaluation of opportunities for cost savings, innovation and value creation within assigned categories.

• Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve optimal agreements.

• Manage the lifecycle of contracts, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure high-quality performance and compliance.

• Collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

• Conduct market analysis to stay informed on industry trends, market conditions and supplier landscapes

• Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to stakeholders, understanding their needs and providing procurement solutions that support their objectives

• Facilitate regular communication and alignment between procurement and business units to ensure successful execution of category strategies.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• University Degree - Procurement, Business, Finance or relevant scientific discipline

• Strong understanding in Global Procurement or equivalent function

• Proven experience in developing and executing category strategies.

• Experience developing project plans, executing contracts, and leading negotiations

• Proven experience in analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

• Experience in stakeholder management and business partnering.

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks across multiple projects using project management skills

Job Application Close Date: 9th May 2023

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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