Overview
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, with the ambition to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. GSK Procurement operates globally across 50+ countries, partnering with business and suppliers to drive value and innovation. We enable GSK’s purpose by providing access to world-class goods and services that underpin our portfolio, serving billions of patients worldwide.
Role
Senior Procurement Manager – Specialty and Non-Specialty Courier Services will lead the procurement strategy and execution for courier services supporting GSK’s Research & Development (R&D) operations globally. This role focuses on delivering value through cost optimization, service excellence, risk mitigation and innovation in alignment with the R&D and Supply Chain Strategy. Working closely with R&D, Supply Chain stakeholders and strategic suppliers, the Senior Procurement Manager ensures a resilient, compliant and efficient courier service network that supports critical scientific operations.
This role does not have direct reports but requires strong cross-functional collaboration and influence across a matrix organisation.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy for specialty and non-specialty courier services aligned with the R&D Logistics Enablement Strategy and GSK’s overall business objectives.
* Partner closely with R&D and Supply Chain stakeholders to understand evolving needs, manage demand and ensure service levels meet scientific and regulatory requirements.
* Lead supplier selection, tendering, and contracting activities, ensuring compliance with GSK procurement policies and standards.
* Drive cost optimization initiatives through market analysis, benchmarking and innovative sourcing approaches.
* Establish and manage strong supplier relationships emphasising continuous improvement, innovation, sustainability and risk management.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Legal, Finance, and Compliance to align on contractual, regulatory and financial requirements.
* Monitor supplier performance via SLAs and KPIs, proactively addressing issues and driving continuous improvement.
* Embed procurement compliance, third-party risk management and ethical sourcing principles across all activities.
* Support the integration of sustainability goals into procurement decisions for courier services, contributing to GSK’s broader environmental commitments.
* Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice exchange across global procurement, Supply Chain and R&D networks.
Qualifications & Skills
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bio Science, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field.
* Proven experience managing procurement categories, preferably R&D or Logistics.
* Strong understanding of specialty courier requirements including temperature-controlled shipments, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
* Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix organisation.
* Expertise in category strategy development, strategic sourcing, tendering and contract management.
* Track record of delivering cost optimisation and service improvements in a global context.
* Experience with procurement compliance, third-party risk management and ethical sourcing practices.
* Strong analytical skills and proficiency with e-sourcing and procurement tools.
* Successful management of complex projects and change initiatives in a global matrix environment.
Personal Attributes
* Energetic, results-driven leader with strong commercial and business acumen.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong problem-solving capabilities and data-driven decision-making approach.
* Collaborative mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
* Proactive, innovative and willing to challenge the status quo.
* High resilience and ability to work effectively under pressure.
Additional Information
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 21st September.
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Why GSK?
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under applicable law. We are committed to an agile working culture where flexible arrangements may be explored with the hiring team.
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