Senior Director Emea Procurement

GSK

Uk, United Kingdom
Strategic procurement leadership
Indirect category management
Cross-functional collaboration
The Senior Director EMEA Procurement provides strategic leadership for regional procurement across key indirect categories, with accountability for approximately £700M in annual external spend

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director EMEA Procurement provides strategic leadership for regional procurement across key indirect categories, with accountability for approximately £700M in annual external spend.
  • This role partners closely with senior EMEA Commercial leaders to translate business priorities into procurement strategies that deliver measurable value, accelerate product launches, and maximize sustainability objectives.
  • Lead and develop a high performing, geographically dispersed EMEA Procurement team, building both technical and behavioral capability and establishing cohesive, effective ways of working across countries.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director EMEA Procurement provides strategic leadership for regional procurement across key indirect categories, with accountability for approximately £700M in annual external spend.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic procurement leadership
  • Indirect category management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Negotiating high-value contracts
  • Driving operational excellence

Nice-to-have

  • Agile working culture
  • AI solutions integration
  • Sustainability objectives
  • Risk mitigation

Key Requirements

  • 10-15 years procurement experience
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience
  • MBA or MCIPS preferred
  • Team leadership across multiple countries
  • Procurement process expertise
  • Influencing strategy across geographies
  • English proficiency

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