Procurement Specialist providing operational support in Global Capital Procurement team. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive success of capital projects.
Responsibilities
Serve as SME to the team and partners for all deployed Ariba modules, troubleshooting errors related to purchase orders, contracts, e-sourcing, and procure-to-pay processes
Provide comprehensive support for Ariba issues, inquiries, order routing, and RFP activities including training and vendor issue resolution
Monitor and manage procurement queues, review purchase orders, change orders and marketplace purchases, assist suppliers with PO and invoicing issues, manage expedited payment requirements per regulatory requirements
Process purchase orders for contractors, support teams with time entry into CATS, troubleshoot system issues as needed
Provide support for emerging tools including project databases, Power BI dashboards, and digitized procurement processes; Represent the GCP team in future SAP module implementations and other system changes
Update and maintain dashboards for monthly reviews, act as gate keeper on savings and coordinate entries into Ariba across teams and regions, manage reporting tier-1 and tier-2 impact spend, maintain GCP project tracker
Conduct data mining and data conditioning for the teams, build ad-hoc reports with data extracted from existing systems, identify reporting gaps and develop and drive action plans
Help generate and maintain budget reports on actuals and forecast for procurement activities (contractor, travel expenses)
Help team members in keeping guidelines and standards up to date, manage MEDS uploads and process database, drive schedule for process verification, action plan development, and guideline updates
Support the teams in understanding policy changes and updating working standards and guidelines
Provide support for Corporate audits and other compliance inquiries
Facilitate weekly tactical calls with SPOCs and category teams as needed
Support new employee onboarding processes, facilitate onboarding of contractors
Provide SPOC backup support during absence
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain procurement, business administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, CIPS) (desirable)
3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related business operations
Strong proficiency in SAP Ariba platform and modules
Experience with Qlik, Power BI, or similar business intelligence tools
Experience in process continuous improvement, project management and contract management
Knowledge of pharmaceutical or life sciences industry and Capital projects procurement practices
Comprehensive knowledge of procurement practices, contract management, strategic sourcing, category management, and capital project lifecycle processes
Advanced proficiency in procurement software (SAP/Ariba platforms), ERP systems, MS Office Suite with advanced Excel capabilities, and digital collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, Power BI)
Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, reporting, KPI measurement, and supplier performance evaluation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex topics to diverse internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and industry organizations
Proven ability to work effectively across departments, regions, and time zones while influencing cross-functional leaders and supporting global teams
Ability to understand complex procurement processes, drive continuous improvement, and optimize workflows for efficiency gains
Capability to challenge current processes, solve complex problems, drive transformational changes, and lead improvement initiatives
Flexibility to navigate dynamic, fast-paced environments with changing priorities while maintaining a customer service mindset
High level of detail-orientation with strong organizational skills and ability to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes
Understanding of diversity/economic inclusion, environmental sustainability concepts, regulations, and industry best practices (desirable)
Benefits
medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
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