Direct Procurement Process Manager (Secondment)

Direct Procurement Process Manager - 18 Months Secondment / Fixed-Term Contract

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Direct Procurement Process Manager to play a pivotal role in GSK's ERP Evolution programme. This 18-month secondment or fixed-term contract offers a chance to leverage your deep expertise in direct procurement processes and systems within a significant organizational transformation. For an initial period, the ERP Evolution Programme team will be temporarily based in Chiswick, providing a focused environment for impactful work.

What You'll Be Doing:

As the Direct Procurement Process Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of GSK's direct procurement operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Understanding and Articulating Business Requirements: You will translate business needs into clear process designs and system specifications, proposing and evaluating design options.
• Driving Process Design: Actively participate in ERP Evolution workshops, ensuring that GSK's unique Direct Procurement nuances and requirements are captured and integrated into the new processes and solutions.
• Collaboration and Translation: Work closely with System Integrators (SI) and business representatives to accurately document and implement workshop decisions into the design blueprint.
• Ensuring Governance: Uphold the governance process for global process and solution design, escalating matters to the design board as needed.
• Overseeing Implementation: Partner with the business implementation team to ensure the accurate interpretation and execution of the process and system design blueprint.
• Managing Deviations: Ensure any deviations from the approved design are meticulously documented and routed through the appropriate design authority for approval.

Why This Role is a Career Advantage:

This position offers significant advantages for your career development:

• Transformational Experience: Gain invaluable hands-on experience in a large-scale, global ERP transformation programme, a highly sought-after skill set in the industry.
• Process Mastery: Deepen your specialist knowledge and understanding of Direct Procurement business processes and their intricate interactions with broader Supply Chain functions.
• Strategic Impact: Contribute directly to the design and implementation of future-state procurement processes, influencing how GSK operates.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Develop strong working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including business teams, SIs, and senior leadership.
• SAP Expertise: Enhance your proficiency in SAP ECC for Direct Procurement, solidifying your functional and operational understanding in a leading enterprise system.

Key Considerations for Your Application:

To excel in this role and make a compelling application, consider the following:

• Essential Skills:
  • A thorough understanding of current Pharma Direct Procurement processes is critical.
  • Deep, specialist expertise in Direct Procurement business processes and their integration with other Supply Chain functions.
  • Strong SAP ECC experience in Direct Procurement (operational and functional).
  • Proven experience in leading transformational global programmes, ideally with a focus on process and SAP.
  • Demonstrated ability to define business requirements and drive global process changes.
  • Capability to manage multi-functional and diverse teams.
  • Robust stakeholder management and business engagement skills.
• Valued (Preferred) Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to establish credibility and professional input.
  • Ability to build rapport within business teams, balancing requirements with standardisation.
  • Influencing skills and the capacity to broker mutually acceptable solutions.
  • Adaptability to operate effectively across all organizational levels, from hands-on operators to senior executives.
• Application Guidance: When applying, thoroughly articulate how your CV and cover letter demonstrate your alignment with the outlined qualifications and skills.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact on a critical business transformation at GSK. If you are a driven procurement professional with a passion for process improvement and system implementation, we encourage you to explore this dynamic role.