ACE Procurement Business Partner – Germany, Austria, Switzerland (f/m/d)

ACE Procurement Business Partner – Germany, Austria, Switzerland (f/m/d)

Germany – Munich Finance & Accounting Regular

Job Description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need.

As we continue to expand our scope into new disease states and markets, we are transforming how we manage Procurement, redesigning our processes with a focus on simplification and user experience.

This role sits within Gilead’s Global Procurement Organization (‘GPO’). The ‘GPO’ team partners with stakeholders across Gilead’s organization to deliver meaningful value by re-shaping our supplier strategies and relationships for all indirect procurement spend.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for partnering with key stakeholder groups who work at Gilead’s German Affiliate . Once established in your role, you may also be asked to provide sourcing support on a limited basis to stakeholders in additional smaller markets, for example, Austria & Switzerland . Your involvement will be restricted to overseeing the delivery of high-value sourcing projects in these smaller markets.

This role supports the development and implementation of both global and local Procurement strategies that deliver value to Gilead’s businesses in Europe.

The job holder’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Act as a ‘strategic thought partner’ to the stakeholders and markets this role supports.
• Annually, identify a ‘pipeline’ of opportunities to optimize spend with suppliers. Engage early with Affiliate teams to review planned spend and align on priorities.
• Deliver 5-10% cost improvement year-on-year (cost reduction or cost avoidance) by implementing both global and local sourcing strategies.
• Partner with Global Category Managers to develop global category strategies (including the capture of local requirements) and drive stakeholder adherence to these strategies.
• Identify preferred suppliers for key categories in close collaboration with Affiliate stakeholders and Global Category Managers.
• Develop sourcing strategies for locally managed spend , in collaboration with Affiliate stakeholders. Maintain a holistic view of Affiliate demand and supply options.
• Conduct RFP’s, negotiate price and contract terms to implement agreed sourcing strategies for locally managed categories of spend .
• Determine stakeholder satisfaction with key vendors and support performance improvement opportunities.
• Provide regular updates on delivery to GPO and senior Affiliate leaders for the supported markets. Proactively highlight issues that require awareness or attention.
• Promote stakeholder adoption of standardized procurement processes. Inspire stakeholders to realize the value that good sourcing practices bring to the business.
• Participate in Procurement Team meetings to learn about GPO goals, processes and best practices.

Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years professional work experience plus a BS/BA (or the equivalent), or 8+ years professional work experience plus a MA/MS or MBA (or the equivalent) in a corporate environment.
• Fluency in English and German is required for this role.
• Extensive RFP, negotiation and contract management experience.
• Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Prior experience in roles requiring cross-functional collaboration.
• Able to demonstrate effective business partnering capabilities with strong organizational skills.
• Clear communicator. Able to influence without authority. Good at ‘selling’ to others.
• Leadership presence/gravitas. The job holder will be required to present to leadership teams.
• Analytical, with good attention to detail.
• Hands on approach. Proactive with strong drive.

Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce.

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