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Procurement Specialist (Directs)-August 2024
Warsaw
Aug 11, 2025
About Procurement Specialist (Directs)

  Site Name: Warsaw

  Posted Date: Dec 13 2023

  Procurement Specialist (Directs)

  GSK Procurement is a pioneering, influencing function with approximately 800 members across 50 countries who buy goods and services on a global scale and support our core functions. But we do more in global procurement than just purchase things. We partner with business units to drive value from supplier relationships to support GSK's strategies and targets to ensure a secure supply in all areas of our business - from pharmaceutical development to consumer health products. With a stream of diverse and interesting projects, Procurement is a fascinating area with tremendous scope for progress.

   The Global Delivery Centre provides the critical Source to Contract capability for GSK. Leading the delivery of a high volume of sourcing projects globally, the centre acts as the operational engine of the procurement organisation. As such, the GDC plays a critical role in delivering both the in-year savings and the functions long term operating model.

   In this role you will: Execute sourcing strategies for spend categories in scope, aligning with the requirements of business stakeholders, and cooperating with Procurement Global Category and Manufacturing Sites;Negotiate contracts with suppliers that secure favorable terms for procurement of goods and services contracts in line with the agreed business requirements;Deliver benefits identified in strategies, local, regional and global, through effective and collaborative strategy execution, aligned to assurance of supply (risk management), quality, service, cost and innovation;Ensure GSK's Procurement policies, procedures, processes, systems and methodologies are utilized in a compliant manner in the area of responsibility;Deliver savings and other set KPIs critical to global procurement plans as aligned with key stakeholders and Finance in accordance with the Savings Methodology and global budgets;Collaborate and build relationships with GSK leadership teams, to identify and deliver business benefits aligned to assurance of supply, quality, service, cost and innovation requirements;Resolve escalations, including from senior business stakeholders, timely and tactfully;This role requires cultural awareness to work seamlessly across multi-cultural business landscape and proven experience in managing complex projects, operational/people sensitive issues, navigating through organizational complexity, handling escalations and associated business impact.

   Why you?

  Qualifications & Skills:2 years of operational Procurement experience, particularly with respect to implementing strategies, stakeholder management and supplier relationship management and some experience of regulated environments;Proven experience in sourcing execution, commercial and contract negotiations for direct categories (active pharmaceutical ingredients, raw materials, packaging);Experience in using tools like Ariba or other equivalent sourcing execution technology;Excellent written and verbal communication skills - fluent English. Why GSK? Career at one of the leading global healthcare companiesContract of employmentAttractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefit)Life insurance and pension planPrivate medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible counterpartsSports cards (Multisport)Possibilities of development within the role and company's structurePersonalized learning approach (mentoring, online training' platforms: Pluralsight, Business Skills, Harvard Manage Mentor, Skillsoft and external training)Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions, short Fridays option, health & well-being activities)Supportive community and integration eventsModern office with creative rooms, fresh fruits everydayFree car and bike parking, locker rooms and showersInclusion & Diversity at GSK: Inclusion and diversity at GSK are key for our success. Here, you will thrive through bringing your unique experiences to both our company and the recruitment process. We want you to be you, feel good and keep growing your career. GSK is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will travel through a transparent recruitment journey that adheres to all required employment standards and regulations. Beyond this, we commit to our values of integrity and respect towards every applicant. We want to hear from you and support with any adjustments that you may require during the recruitment process. Please get in touch with our Recruitment Team ([email protected]) to further discuss this today. We will request equal opportunities information from you and whilst disclosure is optional, we encourage you to be open, enabling us to monitor the inclusivity of our recruitment practices for the benefit of everyone. Your data will remain confidential, is never shared with our Hiring Managers and never affects the status of your application.

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  Why Us?

  GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

  Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We're committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

  If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).

  GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

  Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

  GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

  Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK's Transparency Reporting For the Record site.

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