Senior Associate Job In Pfizer Asia Pacific Pte Ltd In India

Pfizer Inc Senior Associate, Global Indirects Sourcing & Enablement- VizagROLE SUMMARYSourcing & Enterprise Services (SES) delivers world-class procurement capabilities to Pfizer, partnering with internal Pfizer customers to ensure they receive maximum value for every dollar spent with Pfizer suppliersWe accomplish this by executing effective strategic processes, including category management, supplier management and sourcing projects, all supported by efficient procure to pay processes We add value by aligning Pfizer with the best suppliers, promoting continuous improvement in supplier performance and driving compliance with Pfizer's intellectual property and privacy requirements We strive to obtain the right price for the right product or service.

Global Indirects Enablement team is part of the PGS (Pfizer Global Supply) Global Indirects Sourcing organization and is based at strategic locations at Tampa, Florida, Thessaloniki, Greece, and Vizag India This GIS Enablement team is accountable for supporting stakeholder management relative to PGS Indirect categories, supplier management and ultimately strategic sourcing to execution Our team helps to translate business needs into supply solutions that improve the quality of service Indirects team also partners with other key SES and enabling functions to seamlessly execute and mitigate riskThe Senior Associate role will work as part of GIS Enablement team based in Vizag, India.

Working in this Hub based environment, this team supports and provides engagement for Global Indirects category teams of capital facilities / supplies / services / MRO and logistics procurement Using a triaging and ticketing system, the Enablement team also supports procurement activities and systems that support business and operations in compliance with company policies The objective of this role is to continuously improve through innovative solutions the value, quality and service received by Pfizer within the assigned category areas In addition to exemplary customer service, sourcing, demand management, supplier relationship management, and risk management, this role requires interaction with other GIS Enablement teams, PGS APAC regions (Asia & Pacific countries), in order to engage and deliver support in a timely manner that is aligned with current and future business requirementsROLE RESPONSIBILITIESClient Engagement and Customer Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support the sourcing process.
  
  
• Pro-actively seek out opportunities for value delivery in support of stakeholder lines (savings, efficiencies, innovative technologies, new business models, etc)
• Coordinate with other functions and impacted stakeholders to assure timely implementation and compliance with the agreed to sourcing strategies Ability to navigate matrix organizations
• Work within S&ES and other Pfizer functions and departments to assist budget owners in development of operating budgets through effective communication of supplier pricing and related cost improvement initiatives

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Establish a healthy supplier relationship
• Single point of internal contact for assigned supplier escalation management
• Establish SRM Governance, measure, and monitor performance, establish action plans, track progress, report and communicate.
  
  
• Utilize Continuous Improvement to drive resolution of issues and improve supplier performance

Sourcing Activity and Contract Negotiation

• Define and translate business needs into request for solution and or procurement events
• Form, lead and facilitate cross-functional teams as applicable to execute the procurement process and plans enable supplier selection and decision process
• Partner with Risk, Legal and other functions to address and mitigate contractual risk
• Negotiate strategic agreements and facilitate implementation of contracts support sites in the implementation of strategies and services

Category Strategy Collaboration and Operational Implementation

• Provides guidance to and/or may lead/co-lead moderately complex projects, including identify needs, conduct pre-project planning, define projects, collect internal and external data, perform strategic analysis and identify opportunities, formulate procurement strategies and develop implementation plans
• Develop close working relationships with key leaders and teams so that S&ES is critically involved in decision making related to external activities.
  
  
• Coordinate with other S&ES category strategy managers and sourcing groups to identify and drive effective outsourcing strategies across categories and stakeholders
• Develop appropriate risk management strategies which anticipate and address an extensive range of risk scenarios to assure supply of Pfizer's requirements
• Effectively utilize Pfizer's e-Sourcing capabilities in advancing sourcing initiatives
• Lead and/or participate on project teams as required or assigned
• Drive supplier innovation, sustainability, diversity, cash flow improvement and overall service improvement.
  
  
• Partner with suppliers to foster customer of choice collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS At Pfizer, we look for candidates that are motivated, self-learning, and team-oriented individuals An ideal candidate would have the skills shown below and an attitude towards self-development & growth

• Bachelor's Degree required Master's/ MBA a plus
• 5+ Years of demonstrated experience
• Proficiency in facilitating complex, cross-functional activities and project management
• Basic knowledge of Ariba, System Application and e-sourcing (RFx) procurement systems, processes and procedures
• Knowledge and experience in different types of contracts and demonstrable ability to negotiate and execute complex contracts
• Skilled negotiator with superior listening, influencing and critical thinking skills.
  
  
• Experience in negotiating with suppliers (contracts, pricing etc)
• Experience of supplier performance and relationship management (methods, tools, practice)
• Experience and ability in data analysis to support decision-making and identify actions
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal interactions skills
• Project Management, stakeholder management and influencing skills are required
• Strong experience in the management of global supplier relationships
• Negotiation experience with large organizations providing services to the Pharma industry
• Articulate communicator with effective interpersonal skills
• English language fluency

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS Ability to work hybrid schedule of 3 days remote and 2 days in person at Vizag locationPfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operatesGlobal Procurement#LI-PFE

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