As part of Global Procurement, the Source to Contract, Procurement Associate role provides multiple sourcing and contracting services to our Pfizer stakeholders. These services are executed through a variety of activities and projects to support the company's procurement operations.

The Source to Contract, Procurement Associate is responsible for delivering sourcing and contracting value through the support of all procurement capabilities: policy, processes, technology, cross-category support, and other enabling programs.

The Associate is responsible for effective execution of policy development, managing ongoing maintenance / compliance and procurement technology platforms.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Sourcing & Contracting

• Support the creation and execution of Request for Proposals (RFPs). Request for Quotes (RFQs) or Requests for Information (RFIs) and communicate results.
• Support stakeholders and suppliers with the end-to-end or defined components of the RFX process including issues, conflict resolution and responding to inquiries.
• Support supplier financial analysis activities such as producing financial reports and supplier assessments.
• Contribute to the creation and execution of contracts and amendments including signatures and storage.
• Support team to manage cost reduction for spend categories by creating or validating and approving savings forms, verifying small/diverse suppliers, and conducting opportunity assessments and target setting processes.
• Support activities using a centralized system for the Pfizer’s sourcing and contracting processes along with execution and storage of supplier documentation.
• Maintain a library of standard contract templates, clauses, and terms and conditions that can be easily adapted to meet specific business needs.

Capability Support (Policy, Processes, Technology, etc.)

• Build reports on the business performance and financial management of the procurement teams.
• Provide training and support of procurement capabilities: policy, processes, technology, cross-category support, and other enabling programs and services.
• Work closely with the sourcing team to develop and implement policies related to sourcing, procurement, and vendor management.
• Understand, explore, and apply knowledge of various systems such as sourcing platforms, vendor management systems, and e-procurement tools in the sourcing activities and coordinate with IT teams to ensure that the systems are functioning properly, implementing new features, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Support the implementation of technology solutions to improve sourcing processes and may involve working with IT teams to implement new systems and providing training and support to end-users.

Source to Contract

• Typically operates in a predominantly operational manner.
• Typically manages sourcing and contracting activities of low to medium scope complexity.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain management, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of sourcing and contracting processes
• Ability to manage and prioritize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Client engagement and customer relationship management skills 
• Ability to understand and work on implementing continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written 
• Self-starter, requiring limited guidance and/or structure.
• English language fluency

Experience

• Up to 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain supporting regional / global operations
• Experience in execution of procurement, sourcing, contracting and cost reduction projects  
• Experience creating and processing documentation such as RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, tracking sheets and contracts. 
• Preferred experience with SAP Ariba suite of tools, particularly Ariba or a similar Enterprise Procurement Software.

Knowledge

• Fundamental knowledge of standard procurement, sourcing, contracting & savings processes 
• Basic understanding of project management, including the ability to participate in multiple cross-functional projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of workflow ticketing and tracking systems
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of standard MS Office tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge of various systems such as sourcing platforms, vendor management systems, and e-procurement tools
• Basic knowledge of building financial reports

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Sourcing and contracting experience related to the following strategic categories: Commercial Services, Consulting & Professional Services, R&D, Marketing & Media, Direct Materials, Capital, IT.
• Life Sciences-Procurement related experience

Please apply by sending your CV and a motivational letter in English

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

Global Procurement