Strategic Procurement Manager, IMCO Allergan Aesthetics

Allergan Aesthetics; Marlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Procurement Manager in Marlow, UK, to focus on sales, marketing, and professional services. This role involves sourcing and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and fostering effective supplier relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Business or Supply Chain and at least 5 years of experience in pharma procurement. The company values inclusivity and is committed to continuous improvement in its procurement processes.

Benefits

Inclusive and accessible workplace

Accessibility enhancements in the office

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Ability to provide strategic insight and operational expertise in procurement processes.
• Strong experience in respective category areas with tailored processes.
• Ability to manage bidding and negotiation processes with effective supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Good understanding of best-in-class sourcing management processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services.
• Develop and maintain a preferred supplier network aligned to global strategies.
• Drive supplier management and maintain excellence in contract execution activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to drive procurement engagement.

Skills

Strategic insight in procurement processes

Strong experience in category management

Supplier relationship management

Innovative problem-solving skills

Cross-functional collaboration abilities

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant field

Tools

e-Purchasing tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP)

Job description

Overview

The primary function of Procurement is to economically and efficiently purchase goods and services commensurate with AbbVie policies and objectives, whilst adhering to strict standards of business ethics and integrity.

A role for a Procurement Manager with a focus on Sales & Marketing and Professional Services has been created to focus on the Allergan Aesthetics business which is part of the AbbVie Company. The focus of this role will include the UK affiliate and the International (IMCO) businesses located in Marlow and other International Affiliates as required.

You will support with engagement of not only Senior Marketing Stakeholders and cross-functional teams but also Senior Business Managers to deliver value and cost-optimization opportunities, capturing cost-savings / reductions and improving financial and operational performance of all service providers across a fast paced, international business.

• Responsible for sourcing, bidding, negotiating, contracting, and purchasing goods and services in alignment with agreed category and business strategies. Execute the competitive bidding process in accordance with the Organization’s Purchasing Policy
• Co-creation and execution of category strategy within assigned remit, as defined by Category Managers and local business needs. Develop and maintain a supply base that ensures the best value for quality, delivery, pricing, service, etc. Includes over-sight of all new vendor requests, in alignment with preferred supplier networks and relevant category strategy
• Proactively analyses and seeks value / savings opportunities across spend categories
• Develop, implement and maintain a preferred supplier network which is aligned to global category strategies which ensures best value for service, quality, business understanding, pricing and innovation and support driving spend to these suppliers
• Maintain compliance with procurement policy and fulfills business requirements of supplier diversity and sustainability, executing tactical processes to create value.
• Proactive management of local preferred suppliers including, anticipation, resolution and communication.
• Drive supplier management and ensures alignment to SRM strategy as determined by Procurement Lead and Category Managers, fostering a collaborative and innovative approach to supplier interactions.
• Maintain excellence in all contract execution activities including source to contract and requisition to pay, owning the implementation of strategies to identify inefficiencies in process design and execution.
• Support continuous improvement projects embracing and furthering a spirit of adaptability and innovation in procurement.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with Internal stakeholders at all levels operating in a ‘business partner’ manner to drive procurement engagement across all areas of the business. It is key to demonstrate value creation and cost savings opportunities without compromising on quality.
• Develop and maintain external supplier relationships with key supplier personnel to build a mutually beneficial supplier relationship including fostering innovation and efficiencies for all parties.
• Ensures effective transition from current practices to any new model including migration to e-sourcing & e-Procurement systems, tools, processes and guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of External guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide strategic insight and operational / tactical expertise in implementing procurement processes, including source-to-contract planning and cost assessment to provide informed procurement decisions.
• Strong experience in the respective category areas, with familiarity tailoring processes to meet category needs.
• Demonstrate experienced gained in a sourcing environment with exposure to Indirect Procurement on an International basis.
• Ability to manage the bidding and negotiation processes, with adept ability to implement complex long-term projects with a focus on creating effective supplier relationships.
• Strong capacity and experience managing collaborative supplier relationships, aligning procurement activities with business needs whilst driving cost optimization and added value opportunities.
• Innovative problem-solving skills combined with a solution-oriented mindset, enabling creative approaches and influential communication at all organizational levels.
• High cross-functional collaboration abilities and teamwork skills, effectively navigating and coordinating diverse team dynamics.
• Strong soft skills and emotional intelligence, facilitating empathetic interactions, effective communication, and robust relationship-building.
• Impactful executive functioning abilities and autonomous work ethic, maintaining efficient performance in challenging situations and building consensus in decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in Business, Supply Chain or other relevant field.
• 5 years in pharma procurement, preferably with consulting background
• Previous experience and comprehensive understanding of procurement operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Good understanding of best-in-class souring management processes and techniques. Knowledge of e-Purchasing tools (e.g. Ariba, SAP, etc)
• Excellent business / financial acumen, ability to identify business opportunities and prepare business case proposals
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Additional Information

Our AbbVie Marlow offices are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees and visitors. The office features various accessibility enhancements designed to accommodate individuals with different needs. Entrances are equipped with ramps and automatic doors for easy access. Elevators with tactile buttons are available, ensuring easy navigation across different floors. The offices also include accessible restrooms and designated parking spaces close to the entrance. Furthermore, meeting rooms are equipped with assistive listening devices, and provisions for service animals are made to ensure a comfortable and supportive experience. In striving to uphold a workplace that values diversity and inclusivity, the Marlow offices are continually assessing and improving accessibility features.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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