Associate Director - Global Delivery Center - Procurement

GlaxoSmithKline

Not specified (assumed to be hybrid or onsite given the nature of the role).
Source to contract project delivery
Strategic sourcing and negotiation
Supplier lifecycle management
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is seeking an Associate Director for their Global Delivery Center in Procurement, responsible for leading strategic relationships and managing sourcing projects across various indirect categories. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in procurement management, particularly in high-value indirect spends, and possess strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Job Summary

  • The Global Delivery Lead (GDL) will represent the Global Delivery Centre (GDC) for Procurement within the Global Capability Centre (GCC), fostering strategic relationships to understand business requirements and position Procurement’s value proposition.
  • This role is responsible for delivering Source to Contract projects across various indirect categories, collaborating with local and global teams to execute sourcing, negotiation, contract execution, and supplier lifecycle management.
  • The GDL will lead and develop a Procurement team, execute sourcing strategies aligned with business needs, and ensure compliance with GSK’s Procurement policies, driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

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GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is seeking an Associate Director for their Global Delivery Center in Procurement, responsible for leading strategic relationships and managing sourcing projects across various indirect categories. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in procurement management, particularly in high-value indirect spends, and possess strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Source to Contract project delivery
  • Strategic sourcing and negotiation
  • Supplier lifecycle management
  • Global procurement policies and procedures
  • Stakeholder relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • Cultural awareness and multi-cultural collaboration
  • Navigating organizational complexity
  • Driving operational efficiency
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience
  • Master's Degree
  • Managing high value indirect spends
  • Strategic sourcing, execution, and negotiation
  • Experience with Ariba or similar sourcing tools
  • Multi-market project management experience

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