Why Patients Need You

Creating value though procurement processes is keeping our products in production and our innovators innovating. Whether you are part of negotiating contracts, managing vendors or forecasting requirements, your role is critical to getting our medicines in the hands of the people who need them most, faster and more efficiently than ever before.

ROLE SUMMARY 

The Category Execution Sr. Associate role is responsible for the execution of global category strategies. 

They are responsible for delivering exceptional category value to Pfizer stakeholders through the execution of global categories strategies. 

They are responsible for implementation of new sourcing strategies that meet the needs of the internal customers and suppliers 

Primary categories for this role include (but not limited to) MRO, CAPEX, Freight and Logistics, Facilities.

 

 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES  

Category Strategy Execution 

• Contributes to the delivery of exceptional category value to Pfizer stakeholders through the execution of global category strategies 

• Contributes to end-to-end management of medium or high complexity category initiatives 

• Support engagement with respective stakeholders from the category strategy team to act as the organization's execution arm 

• Support the category execution plans by working on the strategic objectives and drive cost savings, process improvements, and innovation 

• Understands, explores and works on workflow management tools, intake requests segmentation 

 

Sourcing Process Ownership 

• Contributes to the entire sourcing process from identifying suppliers, owning the implementation of new sourcing strategies, aligning with supplier and internal customer needs 

• Work on the development of RFXs and in coordination with stakeholders clearly capture scope, objectives, evaluation criteria, and keep a track that the RFX meets all requirements and timelines  

• Contribute to the activities associated with identifying potential suppliers, conducting market research and supplier assessments to evaluate supplier capabilities, reliability, and capacity 

• Facilitate the communication of internal stakeholders of the RFX to potential suppliers and response to supplier inquiries 

• Engage in the discussions with the suppliers to negotiate and finalize contracts 

• Support the eSourcing capability with standard global templates that can be leveraged regionally 

• Apply knowledge of market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies related to standard sourcing, contracting & savings processes in the execution process 

• Provide support for the regular business reviews to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure excellent value delivered to Pfizer in terms of cost savings, cost avoidance, cycle time to source spend 

 

Contracting Process Ownership 

• Support the end-to-end contracting processes and procedures in line with industry best practices 

• Co-ordinate the contract drafting / redlining process and the associated communication with the stakeholders 

• Support the material build for guidance and training of business stakeholders on the contracting process, including contract review, negotiation, and execution 

• Ensure all contracts are properly executed according to Pfizer standards, stored, and maintained in a centralized contract management system 

• Contribute to the activities associated with contract renewals, amendments, and terminations 

• Contribute to the creation of a library of standard contract templates, clauses, and terms and conditions that can be easily adapted to meet specific business needs 

 

Category Execution  

• Typically supports 2-3 categories 

• Typically manages categories of medium or high complexity 

 

  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS  

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline 

• Knowledge and experience with different types of contracts (Global)

• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PPT) 

• Effective communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written 

• Client engagement and customer relationship management skills 

• Ability to manage and prioritize diverse workload, adapt to changing priorities and assignments 

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams 

• Ability to effective draft procurement contracts, track contract deliverables, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Strong business operations acumen  

 

Experience 

• Typical Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement with category expertise (1+ yrs for MBA/MS) 

• Experience in execution of sourcing & contracting projects 

• Experience conducting medium/high complexity, routine negotiations 

• Experience in managing supplier relationships and developing supplier performance metrics 

• Contract drafting experience (Global and local, medium/high complexity)

• Experience in building material for training of business stakeholders 

Knowledge 

• Knowledge of Category execution 

• Knowledge of standard sourcing, contracting & savings processes 

• Basic knowledge of Ariba, System Application and e-sourcing (RFx) procurement systems, processes and procedures 

• Exposure to project management, including the ability to participate in multiple cross-functional projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines 

• Strong analytical skills and comfort with standard analytical methods and tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access) 

• Good knowledge of PowerPoint, and other relevant software 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Certifications preferred: CPSM, CPM, PMP, MCIPS 

 

Note: CPSM: Certified Professional in Supply Management; CPM: Certified in Planning Management; PMP: Project Management Professional; MCIPS: Masters in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Work Location Assignment: Flexible

Please apply by sending your CV and a motivational letter in English

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