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SiteProcurementSpecialist

$6500–9500k ~AI est. Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Site Procurement Specialist. Skills: Procurement delivery, Supplier management, Cost reduction. Support development of long and short-term plans. Support implementation of new processes”

What You'll Achieve.

Enhance overall performance of the Site; Control costs; Meet business requirements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3-5 years operational procurement experience, Experience in regulated environments, Awareness of Procurement tools, Awareness of cost benchmark, Awareness of financial audit, Awareness of legal matters, Understanding of Risk management, Awareness of GMP, Ability to drive & implement changes, Fluent Japanese, Intermediate English

What You'll Do.

Support development of long and short-term plans

Support implementation of new processes

Support implementation of Global Procurement processes

Ensure compliance with policies

Manage interfaces between Procurement and Site

Understand different perspectives

Satisfy stakeholder needs

Ensure Site requirements are taken into account

Develop Procurement strategies for local categories

Support development of long-term vision for local categories

Ensure approval of long-term vision

Develop and manage Site supply base

Adapt to changing business requirements

Balance strategic and operational requirements

Reduce Manufacturing Indirects costs

Support reduction of end-to-end total costs

Influence balance sheet

Support Procurement function at Site

Coordinate support from Category teams

Work within a matrix organisation

Manage relationships with other Procurement staff

Integrate risk management approach

Evaluate risk with local suppliers

Mitigate risk with local suppliers

Mitigate risk with single sourcing

Secure business compliance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional coordination; Stakeholder management; Global Category Procurement teams; Local Procurement team; Site Leadership; Stakeholder community; Matrix organisation

Communication Scope

Effective communication

Process & Methodology

Global projects

Full Job Description

**_Job Purpose_** ** __** The Procurement Site Specialist (SPS) partners with the local Site team in order to drive and support across all the dimensions of Procurement delivery. At a strategic level, the SPS supports the alignment with the Site Leadership Team; ensures the Site business needs and priorities are well understood and supported from Global Category Procurement teams and contributes, directly or indirectly, to the strategic management of key suppliers. From a more tactical perspective, the SPS supports the local Procurement team in the operational management of activities, implementation of sourcing strategies and other global projects. They also ensure that the daily needs and transactional activities are executed in accordance with GSK's policies and SOPs and that the communication provided to the local Procurement team and the stakeholder community is relevant and effective. ** _Key Responsibilities_** ** __** **Business strategy** • Support the development of the long and short-term plans to improve Procurement processes in order to enhance the overall performance of the Site. Provide support in the implementation of new processes. Support the Implementation of Global Procurement processes, policies, guidelines, strategies locally and ensure compliance. • Managing interfaces between Procurement and the Site, balancing the expectations of both Procurement and Site stakeholders. Understanding different perspectives and satisfying the needs and expectations of all stakeholders, both within Procurement and the Site. • Ensure the Site requirements are taking into account within the definition and implementation of Global Category strategies. Development and robust implementation of Procurement strategies for local categories of spend that clearly meet business requirements. **Procurement Management** • Support the development of a long-term vision for all local purchasing categories to support the growth of GSK. Ensure the approval of this long-term visi

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