Senior Lead, Sourcing

McKesson; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Lead in Sourcing to enhance supply chain stability and drive value creation. This pivotal role involves cross-functional collaboration, innovative sourcing initiatives, and stakeholder engagement to meet customer needs. With a focus on strategic leadership, the successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to identify opportunities and mitigate risks. If you have a strong background in sourcing within pharmaceuticals or FMCG and possess excellent negotiation and analytical skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in retail, sourcing, consulting, pharmaceuticals, or FMCG.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive value creation and risk mitigation within the supply chain.
• Lead and implement strategic initiatives for supply chain stability.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to enhance supply stability.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

ClarusONE Sourcing Services, LLP, provides strategic generic pharmaceutical services for both Walmart Stores, Inc. and McKesson Corporation. This partnership leverages McKesson’s demonstrated strength and expertise in global pharmaceutical sourcing in conjunction with Walmart’s commitment to delivering leading health and wellness services to their customers.

Job Title: Senior Lead, Sourcing
Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Purpose: The Senior Lead, Sourcing is a pivotal new role designed to drive value creation and risk mitigation within ClarusONE's supply chain. This individual contributor role will work cross-functionally with ClarusONE teams, members, and suppliers to enhance supply stability for our members and their customers.

This role will focus on:

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, strategically important suppliers, and members to identify opportunities and mitigate risks within the supply chain.
2. Sourcing Initiatives: Identify near-term supplier and product opportunities, test innovative negotiation strategies, and explore new sourcing models.
3. Leadership: Lead and implement strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain stability and value creation.
4. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with supplier facing teams, members and manufacturers to gain a deep understanding of customer needs and supplier goals, integrating these insights into project execution.

Detailed Responsibilities:

1. Identify supplier/product opportunities to drive value and supply resilience, aiming for value recognition within six months.
2. Work with the Strategic Initiatives team to test and implement innovative negotiation strategies and new sourcing models.
3. Develop category strategies and action plans for assigned product categories.
4. Partner with supplier facing teams and negotiate with manufacturers to achieve desired outcomes.
5. Collaborate with internal teams, including analytics, to develop and communicate a risk-based decision-making framework.
6. Support new sourcing model execution, including identifying ideal suppliers/items and tracking program success.
7. Attend and participate in supplier business review meetings to discuss strategies and drive initiatives.
8. Act as a business partner within various functional areas in ClarusONE as a sourcing expert.
9. Mentor and coach team members.

Requirements: Education/Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree; preference for Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, Business or a related field.
2. Minimum of eight years of experience in retail, sourcing, consulting, pharmaceuticals or FMCG.
3. Pharmaceutical or healthcare experience preferable.

Knowledge/Skills

1. Experience with conducting financial or spend analysis.
2. Experience with category, supplier and/or contract management.
3. Excellent communication, listening, negotiation and influencing skills.
4. Strong planning, organization, and project management skills; able to work on multiple projects and flex within changing priorities.
5. Analytical and problem-solving; ability to synthesize large data sets into actionable intelligence.
6. Self-motivated, hardworking and results-oriented.
7. Ability to work cross-functionally and respectfully with colleagues and suppliers from different cultures.
8. Experience with developing and executing business cases is preferred.
9. Experience with suppliers and categories in generic Rx and OTC pharmaceuticals and/or consumer healthcare products is preferred.
10. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Alteryx and Tableau experience and advanced Excel skills are preferred.