Description
The Director, APIs and Excipients plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing GSK's procurement strategies for Small molecule APIs and Excipients.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a global team (~6 FTEs) with accountability for spend of ca £300M pa for small molecules supporting franchises of speciality and Gen meds
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for API, Intermediates and RSM manufactured externally, ensuring alignment with GSK's overall supply strategy.
- Lead complex contract negotiations with Suppliers and CDMO’s and deliver outcomes at pace.
- Deliver contracts which emphasize value creation, critical terms, and effective cost control.
- Gather and analyse market intelligence to benchmark the Suppliers and CDMO’s landscape.
- Cultivate relationships with key internal stakeholders to support GSK's business strategy and communicate supply chain insights.
- Forge and maintain strategic relationships with Suppliers and CDMO’s to support robust category strategies and network design decisions.
- Support Financial planning for Internal sites and External manufacturing, incorporating pricing negotiations and volume forecasting.
- Establish and monitor Suppliers and CDMOs performance metrics, promoting continuous improvement.
- Optimize the Suppliers and CDMOs portfolio to maintain a network of providers aligned with GSK’s network needs.
- Manage the commercial risk profile of our suppliers, ensuring alignment with GSK's business continuity plans.
- Uphold procurement policies and compliance standards, including third-party risk management.
- Deliver GSK’s commitments to environmental sustainability for their category.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, procurement or technical field.
- Extensive experience in the procurement and commercial management of Suppliers and CDMOs manufacturing service
- Proven experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple geographies and supply chains.
- Demonstrated experience leading global/regional projects across matrixed teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in business administration, supply chain, procurement or a relevant technical field.
- Direct people management experience
- The ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external networks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project and change management skills.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.