Why Patients Need You
Global Procurement delivers world-class procurement capabilities to Pfizer, partnering with internal Pfizer customers to ensure they receive maximum value for every dollar spent with Pfizer suppliers.We accomplish this by executing effective strategic processes, including category management, supplier management and sourcing projects, all supported by efficient procure to pay processes. We add value by aligning Pfizer with the best suppliers, promoting continuous improvement in supplier performance and driving compliance with Pfizer's intellectual property and privacy requirements. We strive to obtain the right price for the right product or service.
What You Will Achieve
This role is responsible for delivering value, including year on year cost savings, within the Direct Material category within Kalamazoo. The Associate role provides operational support to the procurement team, including data analysis and reporting, market intelligence gathering, and project tracking. This role also acts as a liaison with Category Strategy Managers (CSM) to support the execution of Site, and where agreed, Regional category strategies through participation on cross-functional teams. The Associate develops and enhances Procurement's relationship with internal customers to proactively identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement, including resolving local Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process issues. The Associate works to build expertise within their categories of ownership to support the development of robust strategies, and provides non-category specific development to support the goals of the department and function.
How You Will Achieve It
The key tasks include, but are not limited to:
I - Category strategy collaboration and operational implementation
Support CSMs in the management of the category plans for assigned categories. In particular, provide data analysis and Market specific knowledge to aid CSM in category strategy execution.
As required, provide sourcing support for Purchase Requisitions which are not addressed through pre-existing category strategies, including basic Spot Buying and support local sourcing initiatives as required
Apply appropriate strategic sourcing elements and associated tools for all projects and educated cross-functional teams in best practice.
Deliver the operational requirements related to assigned categories to ensure the business needs are satisfied.
Identify ways of improving the Procurement processes, tools, policies and procedures, to drive efficiency and proactive engagement in opportunities.
II - Sourcing Activity and Contract Negotiation
Seek, exploit and leverage opportunities across the GP network of commodities.
Support the management and approval of contracts to ensure compliance with legislation and the company's policies and procedures in collaboration with the Pfizer Legal Department
Ensure savings and added value are tracked and reported into Ariba Sourcing tool in a timely fashion to present the most current view of delivery.
Perform basic Spot Buying and support local sourcing initiatives as required.
III - Supplier Relationship Management:
Support the development of supplier relationships across assigned categories and ensure appropriate risk management is undertaken.
Support CSMs in the development and implementation of plans for evaluating and measuring supplier performance of strategic suppliers through the GP Supplier Relationship Management process.
Participate on Global and Regional teams that evaluate supplier performance in assigned categories.
Support the ongoing cost savings opportunities within supplier contracts and operational processes.
Mediate to resolve service related issues with internal and external stakeholders.
IV - Client Engagement and Customer Relationship Management:
Execute stakeholder strategy and communication plan to support engagement at a strategic and operational level.
As assigned, engage with key customers to identify opportunities to build & implement improved supply solutions and best practices.
Embed Procurement as part of the business planning cycle to ensure proactive contribution to the business is agreed for the subsequent period.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Package Engineering, Project or Business Management or a related technical or business discipline
1-4 years work experience in Procurement or Finance discipline preferred, ideally within a large multi-national company
Ability to work both as an individual and effectively contribute as part of a team.
Developing understanding of the end to end Procurement process including experience of Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Good communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. Fluent English a must.
Sound IT skills - particularly in spreadsheet, word processing and presentation packages.
Ability to manage and prioritize a diverse workload
Good Analytical Skills
Able to demonstrate successful delivery following competencies within a cross functional matrix environment:
Acts decisively
Makes quick decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.
Seizes accountability
Will stand up and be counted; doesn't shirk responsibility; willing to be the champion for an idea or position; is comfortable working alone on a tough assignment.
Change Agile
Can effectively cope with change; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
Peer relationships
Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration.
Analytical
Robust capability is demonstrated in the use of all the standard analytical tools. Capability is generally best demonstrated when these tools are used on discrete issues or ones that have relatively few variables.
The use of analysis to forecast or extrapolate the future with clarity is emerging; analyses demonstrate confident capability to deliver a range of standard options.
Supplier Selection
Understands and demonstrates use of a formal process to appraise supplier competence against Pfizer's stated business needs.
Resource Management and Teamwork
Contributes to the completion of moderately complex projects.
Develops plans for short-term work activities on own projects within a work team.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Occasional travel may be required
Last Date to Apply for Job: August 13, 2021
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