Manager- Indirect Procurement (Global Procurement)
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Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Manager Travel Meetings & Events will lead the strategic planning execution and optimization of corporate travel and meetings programs across the organization. This role ensures compliance with pharma industry regulations drives cost efficiencies and enhances traveler and attendee experience through innovative solutions and technology adoption.
Key Responsibilities:
Travel Program Management:
oOversee air hotel ground transportation and related services for employees and healthcare professionals (HCPs).
oEnsure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g. Sunshine Act GDPR local pharma codes).
Meetings & Events Management:
oLead planning and execution of internal and external events including cycle meets congresses HCP engagements product launches and leadership summits international conferences & award functions
oManage hybrid and virtual event platforms for cost-effective and compliant solutions.
Vendor & Cost Optimization:
oNegotiate contracts with airlines hotels and MICE agencies to achieve savings and service excellence.
oConduct RFPs and manage strategic supplier relationships globally and regionally.
Technology & Digital Transformation:
oImplement and optimize Online Booking Tools (OBT) expense management systems and event technology platforms.
oLeverage data analytics for reporting compliance tracking and decision-making.
Risk & Duty of Care:
oDevelop protocols for traveler safety crisis management and business continuity.
oEnsure 100% compliance with duty-of-care standards.
Stakeholder Engagement:
oCollaborate with Procurement Compliance Medical Affairs and Marketing teams.
oAct as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on travel and meetings strategy.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelors degree (preferably in Business Hospitality or related field).
10 years of experience in corporate travel meetings and events management; pharma industry experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance for HCP engagements.
Expertise in SAP Concur Cvent or similar platforms.
Proven track record in vendor negotiations and cost optimization.
Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and large-scale events.
Key Competencies:
Strategic Thinking & Execution
Risk & Compliance Management
Technology Savvy & Data Analytics
Vendor Management & Negotiation
Leadership & Team Development
Compliance Oriented
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Category Management
DIVISION:
GPS Global Purchasing Services
LOCATION:
India > Mumbai : BKC Building
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- E-procurement
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
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