GlaxoSmithKline
is one of the world’s leading research based pharmaceutical and
healthcare companies. We have a challenging and inspiring mission to
improve the quali1y of human life by enabling people to do more, feel
better and live longer. With a firm foundation in science, we discover,
develop, manufacture and distribute prescription medicines, vaccines and
consumer healthcare products. In pursuance of our growth objectives
opportunities now exist for bright, self-starting and talented young
individuals to join our company as:
Job Title: Sourcing Group Manager
Core Duties and Responsibilities
• Management of Purchase to Pay Process – receive purchase requisition,
source determination, source & evaluate quotes, select vendor, raise
LPO or order sheet, monitor & follow up POs and Proforma Invoice,
follow up on supplier payment, maintain vendor master file and follow up
with renewal.
• Implementation of Sourcing Group Management Process – initiate and
maintain source plans analyse and interpret RFP /RFI and RFQ returns_
implement procurement strategies 0 maximize supplier leverage, deliver
savings against source plan commitments, establish record of delivery
utilizing the sourcing group management process, understand the trends
that will Impact the products, ensure the engagement of timely
contingency plans when required, implement and monitor contracts on a
local basis, create and own multiple local source plans, analyse areas
of business unit spend 10 identify and exploit savings/cost avoidance
opportunities. Maintain preferred supplier templates
• Ensuring supplier management and development – perform supplier and
market research, conduct regular performance review of key suppliers,
provide procurement input into supplier audit develop SOP on suppliers
and review procurement process, Educates the supplier on the mechanics
of doing business with the company, identify and resolves:: various
supplier management problems and contract non-compliance issues, develop
relationships with the key suppliers and conduct regular performance
reviews to the agreed KPI’s to ensure site business requirements are met
evaluate suppliers based on price and delivery time, review and
communicate date and information on source plans to stakeholders
Education
• A very good first degree / HND in Business Administration /Social Sciences Degree and procurement qualification
• An MBA / ACA, Technical and professional certification, membership of
the professional Procurement Institute will be advantageous
Experience
• 5-7 years cognate experience in a similar role in an FMCG/multinational company
• An ill-depth knowledge of the supply base and business requirements
Method of Application
GlaxoSmithKline assures a great working experience in a stimulating and challenging environment.
Interested candidates should forward up-to-date resumes in Word format (.doc) or (*.docx) to ng.career@gsk.com, indicating the role as the subject matter.
Only electronic applications in the prescribed format will be considered Applications closes 12th April, 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.