Overview
Procurement Business Partner, ACE Markets : Spain, Portugal & Nordic Markets. This role sits within Gilead’s Global Procurement Organization (GPO) and partners with stakeholders across Gilead to deliver meaningful value by shaping supplier strategies and relationships for indirect spend in ACE markets.
Responsibilities
* Act as a strategic thought partner to the stakeholders and markets this role supports.
* Annually, identify a pipeline of opportunities to optimize spend with suppliers. Engage early with Affiliate teams to review planned spend and align on priorities.
* Deliver 5-10% cost improvement year-on-year (cost reduction or cost avoidance) by implementing both global and local sourcing strategies.
* Partner with Global Category Managers to develop global category strategies (including the capture of local requirements) and drive stakeholder adherence to these strategies.
* Identify preferred suppliers for key categories in close collaboration with Affiliate stakeholders and Global Category Managers.
* Develop sourcing strategies for locally managed spend, in collaboration with Affiliate stakeholders. Maintain a holistic view of Affiliate demand and supply options.
* Conduct RFPs, negotiate price and contract terms to implement agreed sourcing strategies for locally managed categories of spend.
* Determine stakeholder satisfaction with key vendors and support performance improvement opportunities.
* Provide regular updates on delivery to GPO and senior Affiliate leaders for the supported markets. Proactively highlight issues that require awareness or attention.
* Promote stakeholder adoption of standardized procurement processes. Inspire stakeholders to realize the value that good sourcing practices bring to the business.
* Participate in Procurement Team meetings to learn about GPO goals, processes and best practices.
Reporting Line
This role is part of a team within the Global Procurement Organization that partners with teams located at Gilead Sales & Marketing offices within Europe, Australia or Canada (ACE markets). It reports into the Procurement Director for ACE markets.
Experience Requirements
* 10+ years of professional work experience plus a BS / BA (or the equivalent), or 8+ years with an MA / MS or MBA (or the equivalent) in a corporate environment.
* Experience in the Pharmaceutical / Healthcare industry is desirable but not essential.
* Fluency in English and Spanish is required; Portuguese is desirable but not required.
* Extensive RFP, negotiation and contract management experience.
* Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
* Experience in cross-functional collaboration; experience with Marketing or Medical teams is advantageous but not essential.
* Strong business partnering capabilities with solid organizational skills.
* Clear communicator able to influence without authority and adept at stakeholder engagement.
* Leadership presence. Ability to present to leadership teams.
* Analytical with good attention to detail. Hands-on, proactive with strong drive.
Gilead Core Values
* Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
* Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
* Teamwork (Working Together)
* Excellence (Being Your Best)
* Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
EEO and How to Apply
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