Senior Manager Procurement - Capital Equipment

Role Summary

Senior Manager, Procurement – Capital Equipment. Leads development, execution, and management of integrated category strategies for Capital Investment and serves as the Category Lead for all capital projects in the USA, with potential support to other regions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Projects Procurement Lead
  • Procure Engineering and Construction services for all Strategic capital projects in USA; additional regions may be supported based on Capex plan requirements and priorities.
  • Develop and implement Project Procurement strategies in collaboration with Business teams, leveraging support from Engineering suppliers depending on project delivery model (e.g., EPCM, EPC, Design and Build).
• Global Category Lead
  • Develop and implement the overarching strategy for the equipment categories.
  • Support Engineering to align work practices across GSK's Global Supply Chain for Rx, Vx, and R&D sectors.
  • Develop performance-based contracts and deliverables for consultancy services.
  • Implement Engineering Services, Project Management and Project Controls categories within the region.
  • Foster internal collaboration with stakeholders to achieve Capex objectives and deploy strategies globally.
  • Lead complex negotiations for Engineering and Construction Services to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Deliver compliant, timely agreements with clear ROI; manage contracts to adhere to terms and address deviations promptly.
  • Oversee SRM program with key suppliers, focusing on contract performance and governance.
  • Streamline supplier base worldwide by prioritizing preferred suppliers.
  • Conduct external benchmarking to align with market standards.
  • Generate value in quality, delivery, safety, and cost; recruit and oversee procurement resources.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor‚Äôs degree or Master‚Äôs degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, or Engineering.
  • 8+ years of procurement experience across core processes (category management, market analysis, sourcing, negotiation, contract management, supplier relationship management).
  • Understanding of technical capital project categories: building services, process/biotech equipment, construction, and technical contractors.
  • Strong business acumen, analytical, and financial skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in Capex projects and equipment.
  • Pharma/Life Science experience.
  • Lean / Six Sigma tools experience.
  • Fluent in French.

Skills

• Strong category management; ability to influence strategy; experience managing global/regional projects with diverse local needs and regulations.
• Leadership and communication: ability to influence senior management, build networks, and simplify complex topics; data-driven storytelling; autonomous with strong prioritization.
• Strategic thinking: structured, creative, continuous improvement mindset; understanding of business and financial domains.
• Adaptability: effective in a matrix, tolerant of ambiguity; strong project management and change management skills.
• Negotiation: develop and implement negotiation strategies; analyze market trends and supplier performance; resolve disputes professionally.

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree or Master‚Äôs degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, Engineering (as indicated above).