Deputy Manager - GDC Sourcing

Position Summary
You will lead sourcing activities that deliver value, quality and secure supply across indirect categories. You will work closely with global category teams, local market procurement and business stakeholders. We value clear communicators who can negotiate fair contracts, manage supplier relationships and drive measurable savings. This role offers strong career growth, a chance to shape procurement practices, and the opportunity to contribute to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Lead end-to-end source-to-contract projects for assigned indirect categories, delivering on schedule and to agreed objectives.
- Negotiate commercial terms and execute contracts that meet business needs and ensure compliant supplier relationships.
- Deliver savings and value initiatives aligned with agreed targets and finance requirements.
- Work with global category and local procurement teams to implement sourcing strategies and contract management.
- Resolve stakeholder escalations with clear, timely decisions and effective communication.

Why You?
Working model: This role is hybrid. You will be expected to work from our India office regularly and be available for in-person collaboration.

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- 6-8 years of procurement or sourcing experience, with strong exposure to indirect categories.
- Proven track record in commercial negotiations and contract management in indirect categories.

- Experience delivering measurable savings and benefits across multi-country or multi-stakeholder projects.
- Practical knowledge of supplier lifecycle management, risk assessment and compliance.
- Familiarity with sourcing execution tools such as Ariba, Fair Markit or equivalent systems.
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Experience working in a global procurement centre or shared services environment.
- Knowledge of procurement policies, savings methodology and financial reporting in a large organisation.
- Background in Corporate & Professional services category sourcing.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
- Experience working in regulated environments and handling complex supplier transitions.
- Additional language skills or exposure to cross-cultural stakeholder engagement.

What we offer
You will join a team that supports meaningful work and continuous learning. You will gain exposure to global stakeholders and complex sourcing challenges. You will have opportunities to grow your skills in strategic sourcing, negotiation and supplier management while contributing to projects that matter.

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Inclusion at GSK:

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Please contact our Recruitment Team at IN.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs.

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