Associate, Source to Contract Operations (Entry Level)
- Employer
- Pfizer
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Start date
- Jul 30, 2021
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- Discipline
- Manufacturing & Production, Operations
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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- Best Places to Work
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.
SES is developing a new operating model to deliver select Procurement services from a network of Global Business Services’ regional shared service centers.
The Source to Contract Operations (S2C) global team will consist of regional colleagues based in four Pfizer locations (Tampa, Florida; Thessaloniki, Greece; San Jose, Costa Rica; Dalian, China) and collectively be responsible for the execution of operational activities in the area of Sourcing, Contracting, Savings, and Low-Value/Low-Risk Category Management.
The Associate role will be a key member of the Source to Contract Operations global team. The associate role will be responsible for executing a wide variety of sourcing and contracting activities, utilizing available Procurement technology for procuring a diverse set of strategic categories critical to Pfizer operation.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Collect quantitative and qualitative data on potential suppliers
Under close supervision, develop simple RFx content execution in SAP’s Ariba eSourcing system in cooperation with Pfizer internal stakeholders
Facilitate the signature of non-disclosure agreements and confidential agreements between Pfizer and potential suppliers
Under close supervision, vet and validate potential RFx participants through a series of due diligence activities
Facilitate RFx events by providing direct support to external suppliers
Support contract review and execution activities
Own contract storage and on-going maintenance through SAP’s Ariba Contract Workbench (ACW)
Develop savings form to measure the financial impact of Sourcing Event activities
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.
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 language fluency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with the end-to-end Procurement process, from Sourcing to Contracting.
Fluency in any of the following languages:
Spanish
German
Mandarin
French
Dutch
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Arabic
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