ROLE SUMMARY

The Source to Contract (or other) Associate role drives execution to support all S&ES capabilities. They are responsible for enabling exceptional value creation through the support of all S&ES capabilities: policy, processes, technology, cross-category support, and other enabling programs. They are responsible for effective execution of policy development, manage ongoing maintenance / compliance and S&ES technology platforms.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Sourcing & Contracting Process Support

• Support the timely execution of cross-category (S2C) responsibilities in alignment with business objectives
• Provide support to the activities on centralized operational support for S&ES sourcing processes and events along with execution and storage of S&ES contracts
• Support the development of RFXs, which may include Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs) or Request for Information (RFIs) including the eSourcing capability
• Support the supplier due diligence activities such as conducting market research and supplier assessments to evaluate supplier capabilities, reliability, and capacity
• Support the activities on internal stakeholder communication on RFX to potential suppliers and respond to supplier inquiries
• Support the execution of all relevant documentation, such as contracts and purchase orders
• Support team to manage spend categories by validating savings forms, verifying small/diverse suppliers, and conducting opportunity assessment and target setting process
• Create a library of standard contract templates, clauses, and terms and conditions that can be easily adapted to meet specific business needs under the supervision of S&ES leadership
• Analyze data related to sourcing activities and providing insights to stakeholders to inform decision-making

S&ES Capability Support (Policy, Processes, Technology, etc.)

• Build reports on the business performance and financial management of the S&ES Enablement team
• Contribute to activities on business reviews with suppliers to track performance
• Conduct research for the latest industry trends, best practices, and regulations related to sourcing, procurement, and vendor management and provide regular updates to the leadership
• Learn and apply knowledge of various systems such as sourcing platforms, vendor management systems, and e-procurement tools in the sourcing activities and coordinate with IT teams to ensure that the systems are functioning properly, implementing new features, and troubleshooting any issues that arise
• Build financial reports in line with S&ES needs
• Support the implementation of technology solutions to improve sourcing processes and may involve working with IT teams to implement new systems, and providing training and support to end-users

Source to Contract

• Typically operates in a predominantly operational manner
• Typically manages S&ES technology scope of medium complexity

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
• English language fluency
• Basic understanding of Source to Contract processes
• Ability to implement process improvement opportunities under the guidance of leadership
• Ability to build training and business review material under guidance
• Experience of operating in environment of changing priorities and fast-paced dynamic requirements
• Experience with SAP Ariba suite of tools, particularly: Ariba eSourcing, Ariba Contract Workbench or similar Enterprise Procurement Software
• Experience working in a team setting
• Strong communications skills

Experience

• Up to 2 years of experience with diverse teams supporting regional / global operations
• Experience with SAP Ariba suite of tools (Contract Workbench, eSourcing) or similar Enterprise Procurement Software
• Experience of building business review report with suppliers to track performance
• Experience of processing documentation such as contracts and purchase orders
• Experience of tracking data related to sourcing activities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of key processes in source to contract initiatives
• Basic knowledge of centralized operational support for S&ES sourcing, contracting, and savings processes and events
• Comfort with workflow ticketing systems (ex. Fuse)
• Basic analytical skills and comfort with standard MS Office tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Basic knowledge of various systems such as sourcing platforms, vendor management systems, and e-procurement tools
• Basic knowledge of building reports

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Sourcing or contracting experience related to the following strategic categories: Packaging, Contract Manufacturing, Construction/Facility/MRO, IT, Professional Services, R&D, Marketing & Media, Direct Materials
• Life Sciences-Procurement related experience

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

To apply please visit our website www.pfizercareers.com and search job id 4907854, Source to Contract, Associate .