US - JR Procurement Manager Mktg & Selling

Please note: in line with *** policy, this role is VDI only. *** will not be providing a laptop or equipment.

The Procurement Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting the US Marketing/Selling & Impact

Procurement Team by actively contributing to the execution and evolution of the category strategies that

align with company objectives and the business needs of our internal stakeholders. This position will report

to the Agencies and Media Category Lead, based in ***’s Smyrna GA office.

Procurement is tasked with delivering value, optimizing commercial leverage, mitigating risk, promoting

sustainability, and managing suppliers, balancing investment with results.

Categories: Agencies and Media (primary); Data Acquisition and Market Research; and Patient Support

Services

Responsibilities include: Engages in sourcing and negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management,

strategic alignment, risk management, cost optimization, and collaborative efforts to enhance ***’s

performance.

Builds solid relationships with the extended stakeholder eco-system to fully understand the business and

their requirements.

Is responsible for handling end to end sourcing operations.

Advocates the existing Buying Channels and enables an improved stakeholder experience

Aligns with the Procurement Lead on execution of category strategies

Engages with the COE on analytics, and other relevant value adding technology platforms

Supports the Sustainability (environmental and social) & Risk department in the relationship with the

suppliers in their whelm of influence

Comply with existing regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements

Work with Associate Procurement Value Lead to facilitate co-ordination across FFG category in

the areas of Sustainability, Preferred Vendor, Buying Channel, and Supplier Relationship

management.

Accountabilities

Network Strategy

Translate the Procurement strategies within the business

Manage and nurtures selected suppliers’ relationships

Provide insights from sourcing experience and interaction with the business

Supplier Segmentation

Assist on developing supplier segmentation based upon his expertise (contracting/business)

Develop commercial relationship models in line with the business strategy

Supplier Selection

Identify potential suppliers by applying target vendor lists or supporting in the identification of alternatives

Responsible for maintaining commercial relationship with Suppliers

Support sourcing recommendation to defined governance groups

Contracting

Handle Full RFI / RFQ processes with excellence using the procurement vetted tools

Consider the market trends, the competitive landscape and the dynamics around the supply markets

Provide fact-based sourcing recommendation for the supplier selection

Ensure collaboration with the Legal department for setting up the appropriate terms

Negotiate T&C with suppliers

Safeguards the KPI’s and SLA’s as negotiated in the contracts

Performance Management

Supports assessment of commercial performance within the spend category

Acts as an escalation point for selected suppliers

Risk Management

Ensures risk management strategies are embedded into contracts (when applicable)

Share and support plans for commercial risk contingencies

Sustainability

Ensure standard frameworks for sustainability assessment within the spend category are populated

Ensure sustainability is embedded into contracts

Ensure sustainability is included as a criteria for Supplier selection

Other activities

Approve POs (within threshold), and other compliance activities as defined by different SOPs and

governance bodies

Support continuous improvement initiatives and synergies across the eco-system

Qualifications

Bachelors

Relevant operational and/or academic background for the spend

portfolio under assignment.

Minimum 3 years of experience in similar strategic Procurement or

Sales roles

Previous Experience in Pharma Industry Companies and/or in

Mktg/Medical/Media/Mkt Research Agencies working for Pharma

Industry would be recommended

Competencies

Collaborative, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment

Strong negotiation skills and ability to build lasting supplier relationships

Managing procurement projects, timelines, and deliverables

Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, understanding of legal terms and implication

Proficiency in data analysis and procurement software.

Great communication skills - ability to think creatively, engage in effective communication and promote

change with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Team player, fostering diversity and inclusion, capable of operating in cross-functional, cultural teams

A good knowledge of supplier markets in the assigned portfolio

EEO

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”