Talent Partner – Commercial
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Category Management Partner – Secondment, 12 Months
Pfizer
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Collegeville • Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead the strategic procurement category management for a spend category or group of categories globally for the S2P External Supply and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) portfolio.
- Identify opportunities, analyse needs, plan and deliver projects using internal and external data and formulating Category Management strategies.
- Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams to execute the procurement process and plans - enabling supplier selection and decision, negotiating terms, process & contract management, ensuring price, quality, service targets and standards are achieved.
- Develop appropriate risk management strategies to assure supply of Pfizer's product (Drug Product and API) requirements.
- Execute the elements Pfizer's Supplier Management process in accordance with program guidelines, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Effectively utilize Pfizer's eSourcing capabilities in advancing sourcing initiatives.
- Build relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders including business leaders and cross-functional teams, to understand business requirements and develop sourcing strategies that align with company goals and objectives.
- Work with other Pfizer functions and departments to assist budget owners in development of operating budgets and efficient P2P processes through effective communication of supplier pricing and related cost improvement initiatives.
- Support Pfizer's Diversity and Inclusion objectives as applicable to strategic category management within S2P.
Requirements
- BA/BS and 4+ years of experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex, cross-functional activities.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
- Knowledge of fundamentals of Project Management, including experience leading projects.
- MBA/MS with 2+ years of relevant pharmaceutical experience preferred.
- PhD or JD preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes and procedures.
- Exhibits business expertise and an understanding of the external marketplace and customer requirements.
- Proven negotiation and influencing skills.
Benefits
- Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
- Secondment 12 months
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
procurementcategory managementrisk managementsupplier managementproject managementnegotiationcontract managementdata analysissourcing strategiescost improvement
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationinnovationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementrelationship buildinginfluencingbusiness expertisecross-functional teamworkproblem-solving
Certifications
BA/BSMBA/MSPhDJD
