Business Engagement Sr. Manager

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.

Role Summary

The Business Engagement Sr. Manager role is responsible for local stakeholder management & supplier performance management. They are responsible for supporting local stakeholders by engaging in key internal / external stakeholder discussions and / or routing requests to S&ES team members, and for managing tactical supplier performance process & supplier development programs to maximize value for Pfizer stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

Local Stakeholder Management

• Work with team to ensure that voice of the customer and supplier requirements are captured in the category strategy development process
• Work with the internal stakeholders, including business leaders and cross-functional teams, to understand business requirements and develop sourcing
• Engage actively in key internal / external stakeholder discussions at the local plant / market to identify and address issues that may arise
• Work with key local stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies that support business objectives and deliver value

strategies that align with company goals and objectives

• Lead the discussions on core processes needed to coordinate across local teams and stakeholders

Operational Excellence

• Identify and lead initiatives that optimize costs through local sourcing, identify and evaluate local suppliers, negotiate favorable pricing, and track cost

savings achieved.

• Identify and lead areas of process improvement and implement these initiatives to achieve cost savings, increased productivity, and enhanced supplier

performance

• Lead the TPRM Process Execution
• Ensure clear understanding of business priorities is communicated with key Category and Services teams
• Continuously monitor the local market for changes that may impact the business
• Responsible for overseeing regular internal SRM reporting

Supplier Performance Management

• Lead regular supplier operational interactions and metrics discussions, identify areas for improvement, supplier change and supplier process change approval
• Identify areas of supplier performance improvement to maximize value for Pfizer stakeholders and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

time

• Develop ideas for supplier innovation by collaborating with supplier to identify new products, technologies, and process that can deliver exceptional value to

Pfizer

• Monitor supplier SLA compliance and develop supplier action plans as needed
• Lead the resolution of supplier issues related to quality, delivery, and invoicing in a timely and effective manner

People Management & Development, where applicable

• Support Pfizer's Diversity and Inclusion objectives, as applicable

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Business operations acumen and client engagement and customer relationship management skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including regular communication and collaboration to

drive value and innovation

• Ability to engage with senior executives to present and review decisions
• Business English required
• Effective project management & communications skills
• Experience of managing cross-functional teams
• Experience in negotiating and managing supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Enable collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as procurement, operations, and finance, to ensure alignment on supplier strategies and goals
• Comfort with ambiguity & ability to adapt to the changing market conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications preferred: CPSM, CPM, PMP, MCIPS
• MBA or Master’s degree in strategy, management, or related field is a plus
• Similar procurement/Sourcing experience with similar Blue-chip organization

Experience

• Track record of building strong partnerships with business leaders
• Strong experience of market research and analysis to identify new suppliers and market trends
• Typical Years of Experience: 7+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement (6+ yrs for MBA/MS)
• Experience in understanding supplier perspective and presenting it to internal teams
• Experience of conducting regular supplier performance evaluations
• Experience in implementing supplier relationship management strategies

Knowledge

• Familiarity with procurement software and technology tools
• Understanding of business & S&ES strategic priorities (category, service, and other initiatives)
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, and other relevant software
• Interpersonal skills to drive coordination between suppliers, Business / Function, & stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with standard analytical methods and tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access)
• Strong knowledge of communication platforms
• Understanding of the supplier landscape (by category as relevant)

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,900.00 to $189,700.00. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Salary range does not apply to the Tampa, FL location.

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

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

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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