Senior Manager, Procurement - Capital Construction

Role Summary

Senior Manager, Procurement – Capital Construction

Location: Upper Merion, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence

Responsibilities

• Strategic Projects Procurement Lead
  • Accountable for procuring Engineering and Construction services for all Strategic capital projects in USA. Additional regions may be supported based on Capex plan requirements and business priorities.
  • Develop and implement Project Procurement strategies in collaboration with Business teams, leveraging support from Engineering suppliers depending on the project delivery model (e.g., EPCM, EPC, Design and Build, etc.).
• Global Category Lead
  • Accountable for developing and implementing the overarching strategy for the Construction categories.
  • Support the Engineering team in aligning work practices and methodologies across GSK's Global Supply Chain (GSC) for Rx, Vx, and R&D sectors.
  • Accountable for developing performance-based contracts and deliverables for consultancy services.
  • Responsible for implementing Engineering Services, Project Management and Project Controls categories within the region.
  • Foster strong internal collaboration and sponsorship with stakeholders, including site and global engineering teams, to achieve Capex objectives, ensuring global deployment of strategies through effective implementation and transition plans.
  • Lead complex negotiations for Engineering and Construction Services to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
  • Deliver high-quality, compliant, and timely agreements that are well-specified to provide a clear return on investment for GSK.
  • Ensure effective contract management to guarantee adherence to contractual terms and proactively anticipate deviations to implement corrective actions promptly.
  • Oversee a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program with key suppliers, focusing on contract performance and governance.
  • Streamline the supplier base worldwide by prioritizing the use of preferred suppliers.
  • Conduct external benchmarking to ensure GSK's practices and strategies are in line with current market standards.
  • Generate significant value in terms of quality, delivery, safety, and cost, contributing to the organization’s overall goals and objectives.
  • Recruit and oversee procurement resources to effectively support all aforementioned responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, or Engineering.
• 8+ years of procurement experience across key procurement processes (e.g., category management, market analysis, sourcing, negotiation, contract management, supplier relationship management).
• Understanding technical categories present within all capital projects: Building services and process/biotech equipment, construction, and technical contractors.
• Business acumen, analytical, and financial skills.
• Preferred: Experience in Capex projects and construction; Pharma/Life Science background; Lean/Six Sigma tools; Fluent in French.

Skills

• Strong category management skills
  • Demonstrated expertise in category management.
  • Proven ability to influence strategy.
  • Extensive experience in managing global and regional projects, with understanding of diverse local needs and regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to communicate and influence senior management; skilled in building and maintaining a stakeholder network.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; data-driven storytelling; autonomous with strong priorities.
• Proven strategic thinking skills
  • Structured, creative, and conceptual thinking; continuous improvement mindset; business and financial acumen.
• Agility in a dynamic environment
  • Experience in matrix structures; ability to manage ambiguity; strong project management and change management skills.
• Negotiation expertise
  • Advanced negotiation strategies to secure favorable terms; market analysis and dispute resolution skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, Engineering