Why Patients Need You
Sourcing & Enterprise Services (S&ES) 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
In this role, you will be responsible for local stakeholder management and supplier performance management. You will support local/markets/Operating Unit stakeholders by engaging in key internal/external stakeholder discussions and/or routing requests to S&ES team members, and for managing tactical supplier performance process and supplier development programs to maximize value for Pfizer stakeholders.
How You Will Achieve It
Local Stakeholder Management
- Lead the category strategy development process by gathering local category & supplier requirements and responding to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
- Engage in key internal / external stakeholder discussions at the local plant / market.
- Implement sourcing strategies that align with company goals and objectives based on business requirements received from internal stakeholders, including business leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Co-lead the discussions on core processes needed to coordinate across local teams and stakeholders.
- Manage stakeholder spend of circa $100M for multiple categories.
Operational Excellence
- Execute the initiatives that optimize costs through local sourcing.
- Identify and evaluate local suppliers, negotiate favorable pricing, and track cost savings achieved.
- Implement the initiatives on process improvement under the guidance of BE leadership to achieve cost savings, increased productivity, and enhanced supplier performance.
- Analyze the spend data to identify cost savings opportunities and develop strategies to optimize procurement processes.
- Support regular internal SRM reporting
- Support and facilitate the TPRM Process Execution
Supplier Performance Management
- Track and report the supplier performance improvement areas to maximize value for Pfizer stakeholders.
- Support the regular supplier operational interactions and metrics discussions, identify areas for improvement, supplier change, and supplier process change approval time.
- Co-lead the resolution of supplier issues related to quality, delivery, and invoicing in a timely and effective manner.
- Track and report supplier SLA compliance and develop supplier action plans as needed.
- Lead the market research and analysis to identify new suppliers and market trends.
- Contribute to supplier innovation by collaborating with supplier to identify new products, technologies, and process that can deliver exceptional value to Pfizer.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement (3+ years for MBA/MS)
- Knowledge of managing cross-functional projects
- Skills to manage business operations, client engagement and customer relationship management.
- Ability to maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data for decision-making
- Ability to engage with senior executives to present and review decisions
- Awareness of current industry trends and best practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Operated in environment with ambiguity & changing market conditions
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Must be able to identify and resolve complex problems related to supplier performance, delivery, and quality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice-to-Have
- MBA or Master’s degree in strategy, management, or related field is a plus.
- Similar procurement/Sourcing experience with similar Blue-chip organization
- Certifications preferred: CPSM, CPM, PMP, MCIPS
Other Job Details
- Last day to apply: October 23, 2024
- Work Location Assignment: On premise at the Sanford/Rocky Mount sites 2-3 days per week or as needed by business. This role will support both Sanford and Rocky Mount; on-site presence will be required at both sites.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,500.00 to $155,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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