Indirect Procurement Consultant (Contract) - ref. l8492303
Job Description:
Job Posting Description: Indirect Sourcing ConsultantsJob Location: Boston, Hybrid
Timeframe: 6-9months
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Consultants with well-rounded expertise. The Consultant will interface closely with Business Partners to understand their priorities and needs, and in turn, to define specific initiatives to support the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Business Services Procurement experience, with deep knowledge Indirect Categories including the development of sourcing strategies, management of strategic supplier relationship and performance management
- Drives the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
- Performs market research to support Category strategies and/or sourcing activities with the ability to filter data into a relevant, actionable format.
- Manages the Supplier Performance/Relationship Management process that may include Executive Business Reviews.
- Supports the Business Owner with identification of all applicable risks as part of the Sourcing process, including coordination with Risk Subject Matter Experts to properly assess and develop mitigation plans, where necessary.
- Manages complex contract negotiations, leading a cross-functional Company effort (internal stakeholders such as Business Partners, Finance and Legal).
Required Education, Experience and Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree (MS or MBA) in Scientific or Business discipline is preferred.
- Good understanding of the nuances associated with a regulated environment
- AI-ready mindset, passionate individual about AI opportunities and overall impact in Services area
- Embody a Can-Do- Mindset, thriving in ambiguity, while building bridges thanks to innovative solutions
- Good understanding of elements related to risk management: processes, tools, rating measurements, etc
- Expertise in managing complex supplier negotiations and ensuring alignment with business stakeholders
- Strong analytical capabilities | Project management skills | Good communication and presentation skills, able to clearly articulate opinions in concise and persuasive manner
- Able to work in collaborative, team environment; ability to cultivate and maintain effective business partner relationships through earned respect and trust
Pay Range:
$47-$55/hr
Requisition Disclaimer:
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer.The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law.
In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements
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