Why Patients Need You

　　Creating value though procurement processes is keeping our products in production and our innovators innovating. Whether you are part of negotiating contracts, managing vendors or forecasting requirements, your role is critical to getting our medicines in the hands of the people who need them most, faster and more efficiently than ever before.

　　What You Will Achieve

　　Working with a dynamic team of procurement experts, you will play an important role in negotiating contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services and supplies. You will facilitate category management, purchase goods and services for ongoing operations and manage corporate services.

　　As a Senior Associate, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the procurement team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will help clarify difficult issues and establish consensus between teams.

　　It is your hard work and commitment that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

　　How You Will Achieve It

　　Local Stakeholder ManagementCoordinate with local teams to understand their procurement needs and requirements and provide guidance on procurement best practices and proceduresEngage in key internal / external stakeholder discussions at the local plant / marketContribute to implementing sourcing strategies that support business objectives and deliver valueSupport Sourcing strategies that align with company goals and objectives based on business requirements received from internal stakeholders, including business leaders and cross-functional teamsContribute to the discussions on core processes needed to coordinate across local teams and stakeholdersCollaborate with internal stakeholders, such as operations, finance, and legal teams, to ensure compliance with organizational policies and proceduresSupport the regular updates on procurement activities and cost savings achieved to senior management and stakeholders

　　Business Engagement

　　Typically supports multiple categories Typically has business stakeholder ownership responsibilities Typically manages business stakeholder relationships of low complexity Typically supports categories of medium or low complexity

　　Supplier Performance Management

　　Support supplier performance process to maximize value for Pfizer stakeholders Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic supplier evaluations to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and quality standards Support regular supplier operational interactions and metrics discussions, identify areas for improvement, supplier change and supplier process change approval time Conduct market research to identify potential local suppliers and develop a supplier database to streamline procurement process Track supplier SLA compliance and develop supplier action plans as needed

　　Operational Excellence

　　Support the execution of initiatives that optimize costs through local sourcing Identify and evaluate local suppliers, negotiate favorable pricing, and track cost savings achieved Contribute to the initiatives on process improvement to achieve cost savings, increased productivity, and enhanced supplier performance Perform analysis of spend data to identify cost savings opportunities and develop strategies to optimize procurement processes Develop and maintain strong relationships with local suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining quality standards Support regular internal SRM reporting Develop and maintain documentation related to procurement activities, including supplier contracts, purchase orders, and delivery reports Contribute to the TPRM Process Execution

　　BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

　　Bachelor's degree with three years of relevant experience ; OR Master's degree with one year of relevant experience; OR Associate's degree with six years of relevant experience; OR Eight years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalentKnowledge of working on cross-functional projectsAbility to coordinate business operations, client engagement and customer relationship managementAbility to support collaboration with internal stakeholders, such as operations, finance, and legal teams, to ensure compliance with organizational policies and proceduresExperience in identification of local suppliers, supporting negotiation for favorable pricing, and tracking cost savingsAbility to build material for presenting to executive leadershipExperience in developing and maintaining documentation related to procurement activities, including supplier contracts, purchase orders, and delivery reportsKnowledge of industry trends and best practicesComfortable operating in environment with ambiguity & changing market conditionsEffective communications skillsBusiness English required

　　Experience

　　Typical Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement (1+ yrs for MBA/MS)Experience of presenting supplier perspective to internal teamsExperience in monitoring supplier performance, tracking metrics, quality, and complianceExperience of conducting market research to identify potential suppliersExperience of maintaining accurate procurement records and documentationExperience in tracking supplier SLA compliance

　　Knowledge

　　Awareness of business & S&ES strategic prioritiesBasic knowledge of the supplier landscape (by category as relevant)Basic knowledge of procurement practices & supplier evaluation methodologiesKnowledge of analytical skills and comfort with standard analytical methods and tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access)Proficiency in PowerPoint, and other relevant softwareBasic knowledge of communication platformsBasic understanding of TPRM

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Certifications preferred: CPSM, CPM, PMP

　　OTHER JOB DETAILS:

　　Last Date to Apply for Job: January 8, 2024

　　Work Location Assignment: Flexible

　　The annual base salary for this position ranges from $78,000.00 to $126,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

　　Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

　　Sunshine Act

　　Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

　　EEO & Employment Eligibility

　　Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

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