Global Procurement Leader

A career at Pfizer offers opportunity, ownership and impact. Around the world, Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Our colleagues have opportunities to grow and develop, contribute to an ownership culture that values diverse perspectives, and advance our purpose: breakthroughs that change patients' lives.

You will lead the team that makes sourcing decisions for Research and Development (R&D) and Pfizer Global Supply (PGS). You set category strategy, lead negotiations and decide how your organization is built, while data, analytics and AI give your people better answers faster and your judgment decides which ones to trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set category strategies aligned with R&D and PGS priorities, balancing cost, quality, resilience and innovation.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations, and deliver value through supplier optimization and demand management.
• Strengthen enterprise leverage while respecting technical, regulatory and continuity needs.
• Oversee strategic suppliers and supply markets, driving performance, innovation, resilience and risk mitigation.
• Use analytics and AI supported insight to spot risks and opportunities, and apply human judgment before you act.
• Partner with the Policy, Impact, Risk & Compliance (PIRC) team on third party risk management (TPRM), ESG, Supplier Impact and other regulatory requirements.
• Engage business stakeholders and align procurement teams to the needs of the business.
• Lead multiple procurement category teams, and build future ready skills, including responsible use of AI and build contemporary ways of working.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline and at least 15 years of technical sourcing experience with deep category management expertise.
• Master's degree in Science, Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline and at least 13 years of technical sourcing experience with deep category management expertise.
• Typically at least 10 years leading highly skilled professionals and leaders of leaders.
• Typically at least 7 years leading cross functional teams in a large, complex, global environment.
• Experience building senior partnerships and turning strategy into measurable outcomes, with exposure to analytics, digital procurement or AI supported decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or master's degree in Strategy, Management or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma, project management, supplier risk or negotiation certification.
• Pharmaceutical, life sciences or other regulated industry experience, and category leadership across R&D or manufacturing and multiple regions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: $274,000.00 to $456,600.00 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.