Lead Analyst Source & Direct Procurement, IMFT

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s).

I.M.F.T is the transformation program within Innovative Medicine Finance, dedicated to enabling Finance and its business partners to deliver superior value and sustainable competitive advantage for our organization, partners, and patients. We are advancing Finance with digital competencies and tools to become an insight‑driven partner that accelerates decision‑making, optimises resources, and sparks innovation. Our focus is on identifying what matters most, prioritising initiatives with real impact, sequencing change strategically, and bringing discipline to our transformation efforts. As a member of I.M.F.T, you will be at the heart of delivering an integrated, cross‑functional transformation that optimises resources, investment allocation, and value creation across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Process Mapping & Transformation: Perform end‑to‑end process mapping of the current direct procurement and contract manufacturing processes, both internal and with third parties within the supply chain and principal operations, identifying pain points and inefficiencies. Drive initiatives to standardise, harmonise, and automate processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in collaboration with the IMSC, Source Finance, and IMPO teams.
• Continuous Improvement & Optimization: Act as a core business user and advocate for ongoing process refinement. Identify opportunities for streamlining the direct procurement and sub‑contracting process, leveraging best practices and technological advancements to ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships across finance, source, supply chain, manufacturing, and other relevant functions. Ensure effective communication and alignment of transformation initiatives, facilitating a collaborative approach to process innovation.
• Value‑Driven Prioritisation: Assess and prioritise transformation opportunities based on their potential to generate maximum value. Continuously evaluate the end‑to‑end direct procurement and sub‑contracting process to identify high‑impact projects and ensure alignment with organisational strategic goals.

Qualifications

• University or bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• Experience in finance roles.
• Experience with direct procurement and/or sub‑contracting processes would be considered a great asset for this role.
• Prior experience and familiarity with finance transformation initiatives are advantageous.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required, additional languages are a benefit.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data to derive actionable insights.
• Eager to learn.
• Adaptable & receptive to change in a dynamic environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple project phases.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and handle high levels of complexity.
• Proven ability to operate in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and frequently changing environment.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management, including ability to influence and challenge.
• Passion for driving change and ability to inspire business adoption of new processes and technology.

Required Skills

• Analytical Reasoning
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Planning
• Leadership

Preferred Skills

• Budgeting
• Budget Management
• Business Alignment
• Developing Others
• Expense Controls
• Financial Competence
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Reports
• Financial Risk Management (FRM)
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Inclusive Leadership
• Process Optimization
• Relationship Building
• Succession Planning
• Team Management
• Vendor Management