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London - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of lifechanging scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible together.

Job Description

Procurement Business Partner ACE Markets: UK (based in Holborn or Stockley Park)


For over 30 years Gilead has been a leading innovator in treating and preventing HIV but this expertise is just a foundation for our ambitions. As we continue to expand our scope into new disease states and new markets we are transforming how we manage Indirect Procurement. We are redesigning our processes with a focus on simplification and user experience.

This role sits within Gileads Global Procurement Organization (GPO). This team partners with stakeholders across Gileads organization to deliver meaningful value by reshaping our supplier strategies and relationships for all indirect procurement spend.

In this role you will be responsible for partnering with stakeholder groups working at Gileads Stockley Park and Holborn sites in the UK.

You will also provide limited sourcing support on highvalue or strategically important projects for two smaller international markets for example Australia & New Zealand.

The job holder will support the development and implementation of both global and local Procurement strategies that result in the delivery of value to Gileads business.

  • The role will require you to liaise with Global Procurement Category Managers responsible for developing procurement strategies for globally managed categories of spend. With your knowledge of business requirements you will support the development of these global category strategies and drive local adoption and adherence to these category strategies within the markets you support.

  • You will work collaboratively with UK and sometimes US based stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing strategies that deliver value. The Stockley Park site includes teams with global remit so projects may also require liaison with US based stakeholders.

The role will also require you to liaise with GPOs offsite Services & Delivery Team. This team will provide sourcing and contracting support for projects involving stakeholders at the Stockley Park site.

The job holders responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Act as a strategic thought partner to the stakeholders and markets that this role supports.

  • Annually identify a pipeline of opportunities to optimize spend with suppliers. Successfully engage with Affiliate teams to review planned spend and align on priorities.

  • Partner with Global Category Managers to develop global category strategies (including the capture of local requirements) and drive stakeholder adherence to these strategies.

  • Develop local sourcing strategies where applicable. Maintain a holistic view of demand and supply options. Identify preferred suppliers in close collaboration with stakeholders.

  • For Holborn site: Implement RFPs negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers as to implement agreed sourcing strategies.

  • For Stockley Park site: Following alignment on sourcing approach with stakeholders liaise as with GPOs Services & Delivery Team to implement the agreed sourcing approach which may include supplier negotiation strategies sourcing events or contracting activities.

  • Determine stakeholder satisfaction with key vendors and support performance improvement opportunities.

  • Promote stakeholder adoption of standardized procurement processes. Inspire stakeholders to realize the value that good sourcing practices bring to the business.

  • Provide bimonthly updates on delivery and progress to GPO and senior leaders (eg. General Manager and Finance Lead) for the markets you support. Proactively highlight issues that require awareness or attention.

  • Attend Procurement Team meetings to learn about GPO goals delivery and best practices.

Experience Requirements:

  • Professional work experience in a similar capacity plus a BS/BA (or the equivalent) or proven professional work experience plus a MA/MS or MBA (or the equivalent) in a corporate environment.

  • Experience working in the Pharmaceutical/Healthcare industry is desirable but is not a prerequisite.

  • Demonstrated leadership and effective business partnering capabilities.

  • Influence without authority mindset.

  • Strong leadership presence.

  • Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

  • Negotiation/contract management experience.

  • Experience leading cross functional teams.

  • Knowledge and experience of Category Management and strategic sourcing processes.

  • Experience using procurement systems for reporting and data analysis/insight generation purposes.

  • Experience leading multiple projects and teams simultaneously across a matrixed organization.

  • Demonstrates strong business acumen and judgement.

  • Demonstrates Gileads core values (see below).

  • Fluency in English is a requirement for this role.

  • Fluency in a second European language is desirable but not essential.

Reporting Line:

This role within the Global Procurement Organization is part of a team that supports Commercial stakeholders located within Gileads ACE markets. ACE refers to Australia Canada & Europe.

This role reports into GPOs Director for ACE markets.

Gilead Core Values:

  • Integrity (Doing Whats Right)

  • Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

  • Teamwork (Working Together)

  • Excellence (Being Your Best)

  • Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)


Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively Gilead or the Company) to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation benefits transfers layoffs returns from layoffs companysponsored training education assistance social and recreational programs are administered on a nondiscriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds which may include an individuals gender race color national origin ancestry religion creed physical or mental disability marital status sexual orientation medical condition veteran status and age unless such protection is prohibited by federal state municipal provincial local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.


For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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