ProcurementSpecialist–DirectMaterials

GSK Procurement is a pioneering, influencing function with approximately 800 members across 50 countries who buy goods and services on a global scale and support our core functions. But we do more in global procurement than just purchase things. We partner with business units to drive value from supplier relationships to support GSK’s strategies and targets to ensure a secure supply in all areas of our business – from pharmaceutical development to consumer health products. With a stream of diverse and interesting projects, Procurement is a fascinating area with tremendous scope for progress. **_The Global Delivery Centre provides the critical Source to Contract capability for GSK. Leading the delivery of a high volume of sourcing projects globally, the centre acts as the operational engine of the procurement organisation. As such, the GDC plays a critical role in delivering both the in-year savings and the functions long term operating model._** # **_Procurement Specialist – Direct Materials_** **This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:** * Execute sourcing strategies for spend categories in scope, aligning with the requirements of business stakeholders, and cooperating with Procurement Global Category and Manufacturing Sites; * Negotiate contracts with suppliers that secure favorable terms for procurement of goods and services contracts in line with the agreed business requirements; * Deliver benefits identified in strategies, local, regional and global, through effective and collaborative strategy execution, aligned to assurance of supply (risk management), quality, service, cost and innovation; * Ensure GSK’s Procurement policies, procedures, processes, systems and methodologies are utilized in a compliant manner in the area of responsibility; * Deliver savings and other set KPIs critical to global procurement plans as aligned with key stakeholders and Finance