Associate Director Procurement Category

Business Introduction GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.
Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges. Position Summary You will lead strategic sourcing and contract management for assigned procurement categories. You will work closely with internal partners across functions and with external suppliers to secure quality, cost savings and reliable supply. We value clear decision makers who build strong relationships, manage risk, and use data to drive improvement. This role offers career growth, visible impact, and the chance to support 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: - Develop and implement category strategies that deliver value, quality and supply security. - Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, tendering, negotiation and contract award. - Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance, including KPIs, reviews and corrective actions. - Drive cost optimisation, value creation and process improvements across your categories. - Partner with stakeholders such as Legal, Quality, Finance and business owners to ensure compliant, timely delivery. - Use data, digital tools and emerging technologies to inform decisions and manage supplier risk. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals - Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field. - Minimum 8 years of relevant procurement or category management experience. - Demonstrable experience in strategic sourcing, negotiation and contract management. - Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams. - Proven ability to deliver cost savings and supplier performance improvements. - Comfortable working in a matrix, multi-cultural environment and managing multiple priorities. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus - Master’s degree in a related discipline or professional procurement qualification. - Experience in facilities, professional services, logistics, packaging, or capital procurement categories. - Experience working in regulated industries or environments with high compliance needs. - Proven track record with supplier relationship management and supplier consolidation. - Familiarity with procurement analytics tools, digital sourcing platforms or AI-enabled insights. - Experience leading cross-border sourcing projects or supporting global category deployment. Work Model This role is based in India and follows a hybrid working model. Expect regular on-site collaboration with your team and stakeholders, with flexibility for focused remote work. What we offer A role where your work matters and helps deliver better outcomes for people around the world. You will join a team that supports growth, development and wellbeing. We invest in your learning and give you opportunities to take on new challenges and increase your impact. Ready to apply? If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions, we encourage you to apply. Tell us how your skills and achievements match the role in your CV or cover note. We look forward to learning more about you.

Skills

Category Strategy, Contract Management, Data Analysis, Digital Literacy, Financial Acumen, Interactive Storytelling, Negotiation, Sourcing Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management

 

 

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.

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