Site Procurement Specialist

GlaxoSmithKline; Ware; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in Ware, Hertfordshire, is seeking a Site Procurement Specialist to partner with site stakeholders and Global Procurement to drive COGS savings, supply security and supplier performance. You will work cross-functionally to understand requirements, analyse data in Excel, and manage supplier relationships with a focus on cost, quality and on-time delivery.

The role is hybrid, based in the United Kingdom, with regular office attendance and remote work at times, reporting to the Site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Law, Mathematics, Business, English, Engineering or equivalent.
• Procurement or Supply Chain experience with awareness of procurement tools (sourcing, quotation analysis, contract negotiation, supplier review, supplier development).
• Excellent analytical skills, comfortable working with data and numbers; strong negotiation and communication skills.

Skills

Business Acumen

Contract Management

Influencing Without Authority

Interactive Storytelling

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Project Management

Sourcing Management

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

A-level / BTEC level education

CIPS qualification

Job description

The Global Procurement, Respiratory & HIV team is responsible for site procurement across the four global GSK manufacturing Sites. We are looking for a Site Procurement Specialist to join our team at the Ware manufacturing site (in Hertfordshire). As the Site Procurement Specialist (SPS), reporting to the Site Procurement Manager, you will partner with stakeholders across site functional areas (including Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Technical and Engineering) and work closely with Global Procurement Category teams to support all site procurement activities. The role is high-profile, working with stakeholders enterprise-wide (including up to Senior Director level) to understand specifications and business requirements. You will be responsible for identifying, managing and executing performance management of initiatives in order to optimise third party vendor security for supply, quality, service, cost, innovation, regulatory and sustainability for the Ware site. In delivering your role, you will work cross-functionally, as well as globally to create best-in-class partnerships with key suppliers, as well as site and category teams. For this role you will need to have high levels of enthusiasm, initiative and drive to deliver change for the site. You will be highly numerate, have strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and in financial management. Awareness of procurement process (eg; sourcing, quotation analysis, contract negotiation and creation, supplier financial reviews) would be advantageous but not essential if you have high learning agility. You will also need excellent communication skills and stakeholder/supplier management skills.

Financials: Cost & cash - primarily Cost of Goods/OPEX savings. Drive and measure optimal PPV (Purchase Price Variance) performance and manage/implement value generation initiatives. Security of Supply: ensuring that the right raw material is delivered at the right time, in the right amount & quality at the correct time. Innovation: driving & capturing new ideas & innovation to optimise supply & process Quality: Reduce supplier deviations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Service: Drive optimal On Time In Full delivery of vendors. Risk: Support implementation of risk mitigation measures to ensure security of supply of key materials and services. Sustainability: Champion and drive implementation of key initiatives in support of ambitious targets.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Bachelors degree in Science, Law, Mathematics, Business, English, Engineering or other relevant area or A-level/ BTEC level education or a CIPs, procurement, purchasing, contract management or supply chain qualification. Procurement or Supply Chain experience (awareness of Procurement tools - eg; sourcing, quotation analysis, contract negotiation, supplier review, supplier development, etc). Excellent analytical skills, comfortable working with and interpretating data and numbers. Ability to manage sensitive partnerships, strong influencing and stakeholder partnering skills coupled with excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• CIPS qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience of working in a regulated environment.
• Intellectually agile and a quick learner
• Emotional maturity & self awareness
• Helpful and collaborative style

This role is hybrid, based in the United Kingdom. You will be expected to attend our office regularly and work remotely at times, following our hybrid working approach.

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Contract Management
• Influencing Without Authority
• Interactive Storytelling
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Sourcing Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Vendor Management

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at [e-mail] where you can also request a call. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide.

We are 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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. 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. Find out more on our career site.