Pharmaceutical Procurement Analyst (Stakeholder Management) - PPASM 0411VG#01

Position: Pharmaceutical Procurement Analyst (Stakeholder Management)
Location: Rahway, NJ, 07065
Duration: 6+ months (possibility of extension)
Shift: Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Job Summary: This role reports to the Associate Director of Professional Services Procurement and will lead the Advisory Services Program. The main objective is to create a global strategy for Management Advisory Services that delivers ROI, mitigates risk, and adapts to the evolving needs of the business. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior leaders and key business partners to optimize the global category strategy and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Development:

  • Develop and lead a global strategy for Management Advisory Services.

  • Define a comprehensive consulting portfolio aligned with business needs.

• Procurement Leadership:

  • Refresh current procurement strategies across key areas (Category Management, Contract/Risk/Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management).

  • Provide procurement support for strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor negotiations.

• Stakeholder & Change Management:

  • Partner with executive leadership to align strategies and influence business decisions.

  • Manage cross-functional teams and drive organizational support for procurement initiatives.

• Contract & Negotiation:

  • Lead negotiation strategies for complex contracts including MSAs and Task Orders.

  • Ensure risk reduction and value delivery in agreement structures.

• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):

  • Implement SRM programs, track performance metrics, and foster innovation with key suppliers.

  • Promote diverse supplier relationships and support D&I initiatives.

• Market Intelligence & Category Expertise:

  • Stay updated on market trends in advisory services and indirect procurement.

  • Incorporate external intelligence to enhance sourcing decisions and category strategies.

• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

  • Drive efficiency across procurement functions.

  • Align procurement initiatives with enterprise-wide goals and supply chain interdependencies.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, Finance, or related field.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 7+ years in Global Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Business Management (Consulting, HR, Finance).

• Deep expertise in Indirect Procurement and Management Advisory Services.

• Proven skills in strategic sourcing, project management, and SRM.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Strong business acumen with financial and industry insight.

• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management.

• Project management expertise and analytical thinking.

• Innovation-driven and strategic mindset with global market awareness.

Core Competencies:

• Business Outcome Orientation

• Technical Category Expertise

• Change Management

• End-to-End Supply Chain Understanding

• Negotiation and Contract Management

• Productive Communication

• Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy

• Global Perspective and Compliance

• Analytical and Strategic Problem Solving

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Growth and Service-Oriented Mindset