Senior Manager, R&D Procurement - Clinical Labs and Diagnostics

Are you energized by a procurement role that allows you to leverage technology and accelerate efficiency and best practices across the business?

If so, this Senior R&D Procurement Manager role could be an ideal opportunity to explore.

• Negotiate contracts with suppliers that secure favorable terms for procurement of goods and services contracts in line with the agreed business requirements
• Ensure that business requirements are clearly defined and supplier performance management is in place to deliver value to GSK
• Lead strategic review with in-depth category knowledge
• Accountability for end-to-end management of the Companion Diagnostics category
• Business Partner to the R&D Precision Medicine team
• Establish contracting strategy for the Companion Diagnostics category with appropriate resource allocation
• Lead sourcing events and data-driven negotiations to deliver on the business requirements
• Lead relationship management with key suppliers in the Companion Diagnostics category
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the GSK culture and R&D priorities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of category management experience in Global Procurement or equivalent function
• Experience developing project plans and leading complex negotiations
• Pharmaceutical, healthcare, or consumer goods industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Business Management, Business Operations, Mathematics or Science
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in leveraging AI to simplify daily ways of working and drive efficiency in business processes
• Ability to analyze and present data in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to balance priorities and work independently
• Ability to engage and influence senior leadership with limited direction

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