Global Procurement Leader - Logistics, Pharmaceutical Diagnostics

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Job Description Summary

As the Global Procurement Leader - Logistics, Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx), you will negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

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Job Description

This position will be responsible for the coordination, management and support of Radiopharma suppliers within North America plus support other subcategories within the PDx Logistics category. The holder of the role will manage Request for Proposal (RFP) and Bid Defences, Negotiate Contracts, lead Vendor Performance Metrics and Vendor Oversight/Governance and participate in Business Reviews. This position will also be responsible for building category / sourcing strategies and conducting market / spend analytics and to lead the execution thereof.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an integral member of the PDx Sourcing and Supply Chain team, the candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a lean and strategic approach to our vendor management for both the manufacturing and sales organisations.

Ensure all activities with external vendors are awarded and maintained in compliance with Good Distribution Practice, Standard Operating Procedures, and Corporate Policies, Guidelines and Standards.

Responsible for maintaining internal collaboration between Logistics Leadership, Supply Chain & Site/Market teams, Quality and regulatory organisations within the PDx business.

Generates Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposals (RFP).

Develop/contribute to the creation of Sourcing strategies.

Contract lifecycle management: manages contracts and change orders, including active negotiation of scope of work, payment terms and budgets

Works with Finance on budget/forecasting needs, cash flow, project budgets, VCP etc.

Work with the Legal team to ensure that risks are managed by the development of strong contracts in line with PDx templates

In partnership with Supplier Quality ensures quality oversight of suppliers.

Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with external partners, ensuring ongoing feedback and issue escalation is performed where needed.

Measure’s supplier performance utilizing Scorecard/Metric activities; and communicating feedback to the supplier, encourage adaptation on best practices across supplier types and development of continuous process improvements/ maintenance.

Facilitates and executes supplier governance meetings and operating reviews.

Develops effective partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Leads and contributes to complex functional or company initiatives and special projects as identified by executive management or business need

Build an extensive network of stakeholders and knowledge across the PDx organisation.

Assists the senior sourcing team with analytics and business process optimisation.

Support with business processes optimisations / execution for PDx Logistics (Risk Management, Savings Reporting, Financial Reporting).

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DISCLAIMER:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Logistics Knowledge

Strong Interpersonal and leadership skills

Strong business acumen and capacity to understand complex industry dynamics (supplier/partner/product relationships)

Excellent communication skills and ability to interact and partner with all levels of management in the company

Project management skills to execute complex projects with multiple stakeholders

Fast learner: ability to learn enough of a complex industry and products to interact with highly technical experts, internal stakeholders and lead discussions, negotiations

Inclusiveness: ability to partner, support and listen and influence a wide array of internal and external

Ability to energize, develop and build rapport at all levels within an organisation.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $100,800.00-$151,200.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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