Want a 3D Career? Join Norgine.
At Norgine, our colleagues Dare themselves to be different and try new things, Drive to achieve their goals and beyond, and Develop themselves and their community.
We call it the 3D career at Norgine and it offers you a fully-rounded experience with no limits.
Bring everything about yourself that you’re proud of, whether that’s your passion for making a difference, focus on others’ well-being, or intellectual curiosity to unleash in a fast-paced environment and supportive community.
In return, get a sense of belonging, a long-term career with ongoing development and upskilling, and a company that cares about people’s wellness as much as you do.
Because at Norgine, we transform lives with innovative healthcare solutions.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Indirect Procurement to join Norgine in Harefield. The person holding this position will report to Chief Procurement Officer and be a member of Procurement / Operations team.
This role is instrumental in driving cost-efficiency, superior productivity, and delivering exceptional services to our key stakeholders. It also plays a critical part in upholding the highest standards of ethics and compliance.
If you want a multi-dimensional 3D career in a leading healthcare organisation, join us.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES amp; ACCOUNTABILITIES
Purchasing strategy creation and review for assigned spend categories Lead cross-site strategy implementation with cross-functional team Supplier assessment and performance management Review and recommend purchasing process improvement, innovation and ongoing learning Drive change, matrix leadership and Continuous Improvement Train and coach purchasing team members and/or stakeholders Benchmark current cost levels and KPIs, define purchasing strategies and lead purchasing projects/initiatives to the most effective and successful outcome Deliver against and improve upon key objectives of cost, service, quality and other targets Communicate effectively and develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels Promote the profile of the purchasing function Initiate, encourage and implement new and innovative approaches to problem solving, project delivery and continuous improvement Facilitate the creation and delivery of the ‘One Norgine’ culture and participate in purchasing process development and team leadership activity Demonstrate thought leadership within and external to the team, set a behavioural example for others in the team to follow Provide advanced problem solving and troubleshooting support for procurement issues Ensuring the compliance of all procurement activities Prepare the annual Indirect procurement budget and forecasts Manage the budget from identification to completion of projectsRequirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred Proven experience in indirect procurement, vendor management, and sourcing in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, global sourcing, and contract negotiations Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets Strategic thinking and ability to drive process improvementsBenefits
Benefits vary between locations.
Sound good? Find out more about the career you’ll have with Norgine, then apply here.
