Business Engagement Lead, PGS Direct Materials

ROLE SUMMARY

The Business Engagement Lead role is responsible for overseeing stakeholder management & supplier performance management for Global Small Molecule Operations and Local Site Operations. They are responsible for leading a globally distributed team of procurement professionals in support of the GSM-LSO site network. They are responsible for supporting stakeholders by engaging in key internal / external stakeholder discussions and / or routing requests to S2P team members developing cost optimization from our purchased materials and for managing supplier performance process & supplier development programs to maximize value for Pfizer stakeholders.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Stakeholder Management

• Oversee and ensure that voice of the customer and supplier requirements are captured in the category strategy development process
• Address issues and manage expectations that may arise while managing internal / external stakeholder discussions across the GSM-LSO plant network
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing strategies that support business objectives and deliver value
• Influence collaboration with internal stakeholders including business leaders and cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and develop sourcing strategies that align with company goals and objectives
• Oversee and manage the core processes needed to coordinate across multiple GSM-LSO sites and stakeholders
• Manage stakeholder spend of $0.4Bn for multiple direct material categories
• Provide input from and connectivity to stakeholders in the Category Strategy development process

Operational/Financial Excellence

• Oversee and monitor initiatives that optimize costs through strategic sourcing identify and evaluate suppliers negotiate favorable pricing and track cost savings achieved
• Lead initiatives to identify areas of process improvement and implement these initiatives to achieve cost savings increase productivity and enhance supplier performance
• Ensuring clear understanding of business priorities is communicated with key Category and Services teams
• Oversee and manages TPRM Process Execution

Supplier Performance Management

• Oversee and manage supply issues / corrective actions with suppliers to maximize value for Pfizer stakeholder
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers and foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee supplier operational interactions and metrics discussions from case-to-case basis identify areas for improvement supplier change and supplier process change approval time
• Drive supplier innovation by providing inputs on new products technologies and processes that can deliver exceptional value to Pfizer
• Monitor supplier SLA compliance and oversee supplier action plans as needed

People Management & Development where applicable

• Oversee a team of 20 resources across multiple locations
• Lead manage develop and coach direct reports focused on global spend categories and in-market sourcing support with suppliers of goods and / or services to major internal stakeholders / functions and create a team environment that drives high colleague engagement
• Support Pfizers Diversity and Inclusion objectives as applicable

Business Engagement

• Manages over $0.4B in collective spend from stakeholders
• Supports multiple PGS Direct Materials categories of high complexity
• Has business stakeholder ownership responsibilities for 16 PGS sites
• Manages business stakeholder relationships of high complexity
• Provides support to High importance markets & plants
• Has people management responsibilities with an overall team size of 20

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of bachelors degree in business Operations & Supply Chain Management or a related discipline
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex cross-functional projects
• Strong business operations acumen and client engagement and customer relationship management skills
• Experience managing and leading cross-functional teams
• Breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers develop and coach others oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact
• Familiarity with supplier landscape (by category as relevant)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to procurement
• Ability to engage with senior executives to influence decisions
• Comfort with ambiguity & ability to identify innovative sourcing strategies
• Strong financial acumen (ex. scenario planning and forecasting)
• Effective project management & communications skills
• Adept at working with colleagues in multiple geographically and culturally diverse locations
• Business English required

Experience

• Years of Experience: 15 years of experience in sourcing & procurement (13 yrs for MBA/MS)
• Strong experience representing the voice of the supplier
• Track record of success in building strong partnerships and connections with business leaders
• Experience in identifying cost savings and process improvements opportunities
• Experience in managing the procurement team and managing performance
• Experience in performing supplier management

Knowledge

• Driver of business & S2P strategic priorities (category service and other initiatives)
• Strong understanding of S2P value proposition
• Timely accurate and proactive communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to drive coordination between suppliers Business / Function & stakeholders as well as to drive innovation
• Knowledge of key industry trends and best practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Familiarity with procurement software and systems
• Strong understanding of the supplier landscape (by category as relevant)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA or masters degree in strategy management or related field is a plus
• Similar procurement/Sourcing experience with similar global organization
• Certifications preferred: CPSM CPM PMP MCIPS

Other Job Details

• Last day to apply: December 19 2025

• Work location: Hybrid - onsite an average of 2.5 days per week or as the business requires.