GE Healthcare Procurement Category Lead – External Manufacturing in Madrid, Spain
Job Description Summary
As the Procurement Category Lead – External Manufacturing, you will lead the strategic sourcing and procurement activities for external manufacturing (CMO) services within the GE Healthcare Pharmaceutical Diagnostics across the globe. This role is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of contract manufacturing services to support the company's global operations.
You will also negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies, achieving the best contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction. You'll have knowledge of best practices and how your area integrates with others, as well as an awareness of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
Job Description
Responsibilities
1. Have full accountability for global annual spend within the global category and lead the development and delivery of effective category strategies which drive transformational cost reduction at pace whilst balancing supply resilience.
2. Market Analysis: Be accountable for delivery of robust market intelligence assessment and act as the expert for category within GEHC. Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies. Use this information to inform procurement strategies and decision-making.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders at all levels, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams, to ensure alignment and support for procurement strategies. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments.
4. Drive a culture of collaboration and engagement across the global organization. Work with other teams to share best practice across categories and business units.
5. Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs). Negotiate contracts, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement global procurement strategies for contract manufacturing services, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
7. Cost Management: Optimize procurement costs through effective negotiation, cost analysis, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
8. Contract Management: Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and management of contracts with CMOs and CDMOs.
9. Performance Metrics: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of procurement strategies and supplier performance.
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
2. Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
3. Project Management: Ability to lead and manage complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards.
4. Data Analysis: Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to drive informed decision-making and strategy development.
5. Negotiation: Experience in planning and leading complex and detailed global negotiations.
Desired Skills
1. Critical Analysis: Ability to evaluate complex information, identify key issues, and develop well-reasoned conclusions.
2. Strategic Thinking: Capability to think ahead, anticipate challenges, and devise effective strategies to address them.
3. Effective Verbal Communication: Ability to articulate ideas clearly and confidently in both individual and group settings.
Additional Information:
Travel: This position may require occasional travel to meet with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Work Environment: This role involves working in a global, cross-functional team environment.
Inclusion and Diversity: GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters.
Total Rewards: Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities.
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