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GSK Tres Cantos, MadridPosted Date:
Jul 17 2025Job Purpose:
As the Senior Manager, Head of Procurement Spain you will be at the forefront of driving GSK’s purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. You will do so by partnering with Indirect spend owners across all GSK business lines and establishing strategic relationships with our suppliers.The Senior Manager will be part of the Europe Procurement Regional team. The primary scope of responsibility will be Spain, across Pharmaceuticals and ViiV business (Indirect spend including but not limited to Marketing and Sales, Digital & Communication, Human Resources, Fleet, Facilities…) and management of one direct report to deliver our ambition. Based on business requirements, the Procurement Senior Manager accountabilities will extend to supporting critical projects in the wider European region.Our company culture to be ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and do the right thing is at the core of every decision and action taken in this role.To get Ahead Together, the Senior Manager will be responsible for:
- Ensuring input to, and alignment with the creation of global sourcing strategies, according to local stakeholders and local markets dynamics. This in partnership with Regional category teams and the Global category teams- Leading large-scale, cross business unit projects to deliver solutions that are most ambitious for Patients- Identifying and delivering business benefits aligned to assurance of supply, quality, service, cost and innovation and delivering stakeholders and business partner requirements through execution of category strategies- Driving operational efficiencies by ensuring Contract & Preferred Supplier list compliance as well as managing the Tail spend- Delivering effective budgets and value agreed with key stakeholders and Finance in accordance with the Spend Management Framework and aligned to the global budgets together with Global and Regional category teamsYour responsibilities:
Strategy execution- You will align with appropriate Global category teams and Region and work in collaboration with these teams to provide local business requirements and market information to support effective collaborative regional and global strategy creation and execution- You will execute global sourcing strategies for multiple spend categories in scope of responsibility, operating with a truly global mindset and ensuring all applicable LOC or regional dimensions are accommodated- You will have a clear understanding of how global strategies affect local markets and build an education & communication process for regional Procurement leads and business units. Be the local expert in the spend categories within scope of responsibilityBenefit delivery- You will ensure financial benefits are managed in accordance with the Spend Management Framework approach, ensuring business unit and Finance agreement to financial value delivered and transparency on treatment of benefits in the budgeting process- You will create and deliver effective budgets (Plans of Purchase) agreed with key stakeholders and Finance in accordance with the Spend Management FrameworkBusiness partnering & stakeholder management in GSK- You will build strategic relationships with local GSK stakeholders (including General Managers, Finance Directors and indirect spend owners) and GSK Procurement team (Category Team, Heads of Procurement, Direct & Site Spain Procurement local team, Procurement Global Delivery Center, and Procurement Center of Excellence Team) to understand business requirements, identify opportunities to create value and to position Procurement’s value proposition and align sourcing strategies accordingly- You will influence key stakeholders and business partners to support strategy development, endorse recommended strategies, support execution and agree how benefit delivery will be budgetedExternal supplier relationships- You will execute and manage effective contracts with suppliers that will allow GSK to maximize opportunity globally. Ensure global views on supplier negotiations are taken- You will manage the local supply base for the categories within scope through a robust performance management process. Ensure supplier performance is understood and measured.- You will ensure suitable processes and communication links exist between above country supplier organization structures and local & regional networks to ensure effective process and communication cascade through supplier and GSK network and geographiesWhy you?Basic Requirements:
- Previous procurement experience in a highly regulated industry- Experienced in the design and delivery of a category sourcing strategy- Proven track record of managing international cross-functional projects- Successful implementation of transformational initiatives including change management- Evidence of design and ‘sale’ of compelling business cases including qualitative and financial impact assessment- Evidence of proficient communication and influence at senior level in a complex matrix international organization- Ability to nurture a complex network of internal and external stakeholders in an international environment- Experience managing multiple stakeholders- Strong Influencing skills- Spanish language mandatory, English fluency required- Executive communications experienceWhy 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.If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).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.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https:
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