Job Overview
Direct all aspects of Purchasing initiatives regionally or globally across different business functions to realize benefits. Ensure adherence to the IQVIA Transnational corporate purchasing policy, which encourages vendor competition.
Essential Functions
1. Manage team resources effectively and delegate tasks based on skill levels. Regularly review workload and quality.
2. Lead quality or process improvement initiatives within the corporate or departmental scope.
3. Contribute to regional Purchasing strategy discussions and implement objectives accordingly. Ensure staff understand and align with business strategies for regional and global goals.
4. Develop and lead strategic initiatives with clear implementation plans.
5. Manage Purchasing projects from conception to deployment, establishing budgets, resource plans, milestones, and success metrics.
6. Identify impactful purchasing programs, develop implementation plans, lead change teams, and liaise with senior management.
7. Define project team membership, process steps, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring their interests are represented.
8. Oversee preparation and presentation of purchasing recommendations to management and stakeholders.
9. Manage benchmarking activities, validate opportunities via Requests for Information, and issue Requests for Proposals.
10. Build relationships with internal stakeholders and senior management to align priorities, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and identify cost reduction opportunities.
11. Manage vendor relationships using scorecard methodologies to promote continuous improvement.
12. Oversee creation of purchasing plans, priorities, change programs, and vendor management initiatives.
Global Professional Services Competency & Experience Requirements
Business Experience
At least 5+ years of senior management influence and relationship development across functions like Finance, IT, Legal, HR, Operations & Marketing.
Procurement / Functional Experience
Over 10 years in Indirect Procurement, including 7+ years in professional services purchasing (Finance, HR, Operations, Marketing). Experience with Market Research and candidates from Pharma & Life sciences with customer-facing experience are preferred.
Key Competencies
* Managing change - Advanced
* Creativity & Innovation - Good
* Relationship Building - Advanced
* Critical Thinking - Good
* Business acumen - Good
* Negotiation - Good
* Analytical & Diagnostic Skills - Good
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree required
* Knowledge of purchasing methodologies, principles, and practices
* Proficiency in MS Office
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
* Ability to influence, motivate, and manage conflicting priorities
* Effective relationship-building skills
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