Senior Procurement Specialist

Description

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Contract role as a Senior Procurement Specialist with our client Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Seeking candidates in Tampa,FL (Hybrid) or willing to relocate.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Source-To-Pay Procurement- Sr. Associate responsible for supporting vendor management, promotion and execution of correct sourcing, and contracting practices against appropriate Pfizer policy; supporting good supplier performance process & supplier development to maximize value and interaction for Pfizer stakeholders.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Regional Stakeholder Interaction & Support

• Support local PGS/R&D site stakeholders to understand procurement needs and requirements, providing guidance procurement best practices and procedures
• Engage and interact with Category Management, Program Operations and Business Engagement teams, to capture consistent category level practices and expectations
• Support execution of sourcing strategies that support business objectives and deliver value • Contribute to the discussions on program processes needed to coordinate across sites and stakeholder teams. Operational Excellence
• Support execution of contracts renewal and implementation and sourcing (end-to end bid events) • Identify and evaluate participating suppliers, against the scope of services being provided through program.
• Perform analysis of spend and PO data to confirm program scope and investment value by site

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in: Business Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of working with indirect procurement services and/or projects
• Ability to coordinate business operations, client engagement and customer relationship management
• Ability to support collaboration with internal stakeholders, such as operations, finance, and legal teams, to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures
• Experience in identification of local suppliers, supporting negotiation for favorable pricing, and tracking cost savings
• Ability to build material for presenting to executive leadership
• Experience in developing and maintaining documentation related to procurement activities, including supplier contracts, purchase orders, and delivery reports
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
• Experience working with Vendor Management System and processes helpful •
• Effective communications skills, Business English required

 Experience

• Typical Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement (1+ yrs for MBA/MS) • Experience of maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation
• Experience with contract negotiations Knowledge
• Awareness of Sourcing, Procurement strategic priorities
• Basic knowledge of procurement practices & supplier evaluation methodologies
• Knowledge of analytical skills and comfort with standard analytical methods and tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access)
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, and other relevant software
• Basic knowledge of communication platforms
• Basic understanding of Third-Party Risk Management

HYBRID SCHEDULE OF 2-3 DAYS PER WEEK IN OFFICE IS REQUIRED

Site: TAMPA, FL

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• CapEx, Facilities Services and Staffing

Hard Skills:

• Sourcing
• Contract Negotiations "reviewing"
• Communication - Supplier Escalations "Verbal, Written"

Interview Process:

• Panel Interview (Teams - Camera On)

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

It is the policy of Rangam Consultants, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. 

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