Associate, Global Indirects (Entry Level)

ROLE SUMMARY

Sourcing & Enterprise Services (SES) delivers world-class procurement capabilities to Pfizer, partnering with internal Pfizer customers to ensure they receive maximum value for every dollar spent with Pfizer suppliers.  We accomplish this by executing effective strategic processes, including category management, supplier management and sourcing projects, all supported by efficient procure to pay processes.   We add value by aligning Pfizer with the best suppliers, promoting continuous improvement in supplier performance and driving compliance with Pfizer’s intellectual property and privacy requirements.   We strive to obtain the right price for the right product or service.

Global Indirects Procurement team will be based at strategic locations including Tampa, Florida and Thessaloniki, Greece.   Global Indirects will be accountable for stakeholder management relative to Indirect categories, supplier management and ultimately strategic sourcing to execution.  Global Indirects will translate business needs into supply solutions that improve the quality of service.  Indirects will partner with key SES and enabling functions to seamlessly execute and mitigate risk.

The Associate role will be a key member of Global Indirects Procurement. The associate role will be responsible for executing a wide variety of analysis, supplier management, sourcing support and basic contacting. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform internal quantitative and qualitative analysis on potential suppliers, industry/market trends and supplier risk

• Develop simple RFx content execution in SAP’s Ariba eSourcing system in cooperation with category leads

• Support stakeholder communications including quarterly, semi-annual and annual savings, supplier diversity and supplier performance

• Conduct preliminary supplier qualification review including financial, risk and reference review

• Direct point of contact for sites to address supplier performance issues and initiate sourcing and contracting execution

• Support Category Strategy leads in supplier performance and moderate to complex sourcing events

• Lead and key vendor management activity including improving payment terms, contract renewal review and vendor information

• Support internal/external audits for in-scope activities

• Perform Procurement analytics to monitor compliance and improve efficiency in procurement policies, processes, and tools

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

At Pfizer, we look for candidates that are motivated, self-learning, and team-oriented individuals. An ideal candidate would have the skills shown below and an attitude towards self-development & growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, supply chain, or related field. Minimum GPA 3.2 average, with minimum 3.5 in major (or equivalent standards outside of the United States)

• Work experience (internship or full time) in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain discipline preferred, ideally with a large multinational corporation

• Experience working on diverse teams supporting regional / global operations

• Strong communication and experience working in a team setting. Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all. A team player who encourage collaboration, is cooperative and gains trust and support of peers

• Detail-oriented individual with the ability to produce high-quality, timely outcomes

• Strong analytical skills, able to demonstrate advanced use of analytical tools

• Self-starter, works more independently, requiring limited guidance and instructions mainly for complex problems

• Flexible to changing priorities and comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• Strong listening and interpersonal skills

• Strong accountability and willing to be the champion for an idea or position.

• Advanced MS Office capabilities (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• English required; desires Spanish, German, Mandarin, Greek, French, Dutch, Italian, or Japanese fluency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with the end-to-end Procurement process, from Sourcing to Contracting.