Procurement Business Partner, ACE Markets

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For over 30 years, Gilead has been a leading innovator in treating and preventing HIV, but this expertise is just a foundation for our ambitions. As we continue to expand our scope into new disease states and new markets, we are transforming how we manage Indirect Procurement. We are redesigning our processes with a focus on simplification and user experience. This role sits within Gilead’s Global Procurement Organization (‘GPO’).

This team partners with stakeholders across Gilead’s organization to deliver meaningful value by re-shaping our supplier strategies and relationships for all indirect procurement spend. In this role, you will be responsible for partnering with stakeholder groups working at Gilead’s Stockley Park and Holborn sites in the UK. You will also provide limited sourcing support on high-value or strategically important projects for two smaller international markets, for example, Australia & New Zealand.

The job holder will support the development and implementation of both global and local Procurement strategies that result in the delivery of value to Gilead’s business. The role will require you to liaise with Global Procurement Category Managers responsible for developing procurement strategies for globally managed categories of spend. With your knowledge of business requirements, you will support the development of these global category strategies and drive local adoption and adherence to these category strategies within the markets you support.

You will work collaboratively with UK and sometimes US based stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing strategies that deliver value. The Stockley Park site includes teams with global remit so projects may also require liaison with US based stakeholders. The role will also require you to liaise with GPO’s off-site Services & Delivery Team. This team will provide sourcing and contracting support for projects involving stakeholders at the Stockley Park site.

The job holder’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Act as a ‘strategic thought partner’ to the stakeholders and markets that this role supports.
• Annually, identify a ‘pipeline’ of opportunities to optimize spend with suppliers.
• Successfully engage with Affiliate teams to review planned spend and align on priorities.
• Partner with Global Category Managers to develop global category strategies (including the capture of local requirements) and drive stakeholder adherence to these strategies.
• Develop local sourcing strategies where applicable.
• Maintain a holistic view of demand and supply options.
• Identify preferred suppliers in close collaboration with stakeholders.
• For Holborn site: Implement RFP’s, negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers as required to implement agreed sourcing strategies.
• For Stockley Park site: Following alignment on sourcing approach with stakeholders, liaise with GPO’s Services & Delivery Team to implement the agreed sourcing approach which may include supplier negotiation strategies, sourcing events, or contracting activities.
• Determine stakeholder satisfaction with key vendors and support performance improvement opportunities.
• Promote stakeholder adoption of standardized procurement processes.
• Inspire stakeholders to realize the value that good sourcing practices bring to the business.
• Provide bi-monthly updates on delivery and progress to GPO and senior leaders (e.g. General Manager and Finance Lead) for the markets you support.
• Proactively highlight issues that require awareness or attention.
• Attend Procurement Team meetings to learn about GPO goals, delivery and best practices.

Experience Requirements:

• Professional work experience in a similar capacity plus a BS/BA (or the equivalent), or proven professional work experience plus a MA/MS or MBA (or the equivalent) in a corporate environment.
• Experience working in the Pharmaceutical/Healthcare industry is desirable but is not a pre-requisite.
• Demonstrated leadership and effective business partnering capabilities.
• Influence without authority mindset.
• Strong leadership presence.
• Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Experience leading cross functional teams.
• Knowledge and experience of Category Management and strategic sourcing processes.
• Experience using procurement systems for reporting and data analysis/insight generation purposes.
• Experience leading multiple projects and teams simultaneously across a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and judgement.
• Fluency in English is a requirement for this role. Fluency in a second European language is desirable but not essential.

Reporting Line:

This role within the Global Procurement Organization is part of a team that supports Commercial stakeholders located within Gilead’s ‘ACE’ markets. ‘ACE’ refers to Australia, Canada & Europe. This role reports into GPO’s Director for ACE markets.

Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

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