MSD Manager Global Procurement 

Kenya, Nairobi County, Nairobi 

490031637

Job Description

Position Overview

The position is responsible for category strategy implementation, supplier performance management, sourcing projects execution, stakeholder communication and engagement and market intelligence and risk management of the R&D Services category in China.

He or she is responsible for procurement KPIs, processes, tools and activities across the country.

The position will work closely with functional stakeholders in different Bus and other functions in China in improving cost-efficiency while meeting business requirements. He or she is also a change agent, proactively influencing stakeholder buying behavior, simplifying buying specifications and managing the change to maximize values for the company.

Main Activities and Job Scope

Sourcing Management –Able to use and apply Sourcing Management Process (SMP) to develop sourcing strategy, execute sourcing projects E2E

Proactive Cost Management –Take a proactive end to end approach to cost management and achieves cost reduction targets through a Total Cost of Ownership approach.

Market Knowledge and Insights –Demonstrate good market knowledge to ensure sourcing strategies are dynamic and drive towards breakthrough.

Evaluate potential suppliers on sourcing initiatives, build and manage appropriate relationships at senior and working levels with suppliers, and ensure supplier performance / value management programs drive towards meeting business requirements and priorities.

Business Relationship Manager--

• Link the local stakeholders with relevant global category lead for centralized categories including CF managed categories

• Provide guidance to Global Category Leads on local requirements and culture

• Provide Local stakeholders with understanding of procurement policies and procedures which includes but not limited to: Guided Buying and SNOWs

• Educate stakeholders in the procurement process

• Local Crisis Management -During Crisis due to Geopolitical, Security breaches, attacks, Pandemic, Supply, or other, will coordinate activities across the GSMG organization when local acquisitions, divestiture, or entity changes that requires cross category coordination.

Stakeholder Management & Communication –Proactively seeks to engage business stakeholders, understand their short and longer term needs and requirements and is effective in ensuring requirements are reflected in sourcing strategies to meet, both operational and strategic needs. Communication will play a key role in success and will play an important part within this job.

Once strategies are approved, lead sourcing events, RFX, RFP, e-auctions, and negotiations through to contract implementation and ongoing management.

Skills and Experience Required

Education –Graduate / tertiary education. Bachelor degree or above.

Experience –above 10 years(Bachelor) or 5 years(Master)working experience in sourcing, with 1-2 years in R&D procurement categories including CRO(Contract Research Organization), SMO(Site Management Organization), PRR (Patient referral and retention) services, other clinical services and RWE (Real World Evidence) service categories in big multinational organization. But can open to other indirect procurement background if high potential. Business level fluency in English is mandatory. Project management background will be a plus.

Soft Skills –The candidate should be a self-starter, quick learner and adaptability to work in a dynamic environment. Flexibility and the ability to work on multiple projects are required. Must be able to work with individuals at all levels and demonstrate a level of professionalism that instills confidence and inspires trust. Communication skill is key to this role. Good data analytics and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of procurement or business skills within a changing environment are also an advantage.

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Job Posting End Date:06/01/2024

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