Business Engagement Partner

Role SummaryThe Business Engagement Manager role is responsible for local stakeholder management & supplier performance management.They are responsible for supporting local / markets / OpUstakeholders by engaging in key internal / external stakeholder discussions and / or routing requests to S&ES team members, and for managing tactical supplier performance process & supplier development programs to maximize value for Pfizer stakeholders.Key responsibilitiesLocal Stakeholder Management- Lead the category strategy development process by gathering local category & supplier requirements and responding to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner- Engage in key internal / external stakeholder discussions at the local plant / market- Implement sourcing strategies that align with company goals and objectives based on business requirements received from internal stakeholders, including business leaders and cross-functional teams- Co-lead the discussions on core processes needed to coordinate across local teams and stakeholders- Manage stakeholder spend of over ($X+)Bn for multiple categoriesOperational Excellence- Execute the initiatives that optimize costs through local sourcing- Identify and evaluate local suppliers, negotiate favorable pricing, and track cost savings achieved- Implement the initiatives on process improvement under the guidance of BE leadership to achieve cost savings, increased productivity, and enhanced supplier performance- Analyze the spend data to identify cost savings opportunities and develop strategies to optimize procurement processes- Support regular internal SRM reporting- Support and facilitate the TPRM Process ExecutionSupplier Performance Management- Track and report the supplier performance improvement areas to maximize value for Pfizer stakeholders- Support the regular supplier operational interactions and metrics discussions, identify areas for improvement, supplier change and supplier process change approval time- Co-lead the resolution of supplier issues related to quality, delivery, and invoicing in a timely and effective manner- Track and report supplier SLA compliance and develop supplier action plans as needed- Lead the marketresearch and analysis to identify new suppliers and market trends- Contribute to supplier innovation by collaborating with supplier to identify new products, technologies, and process that can deliver exceptional value to PfizerPeople Management & Development, where applicable- Manage a team(X+)resources- Manage, develop, and coach direct reports focused on global spend categories and in-market sourcing support with suppliers of goods and / or services to major internal stakeholders / functions, and create a team environment that drives high colleague engagement- Support Pfizer's Diversity and Inclusion objectives, as applicableBusinessEngagement RoleDetailTypically managed less than $250M in collective spend from stakeholders+Typically supports multiplecategories+Typically has business stakeholder ownership responsibilities+Typically manages business stakeholder relationships of medium or low complexity+Typically supports categories of medium or low complexity+Typically provides support to a focus anchor, anchor or agile market+Typically has people management responsibilities with an overall teamBasic Qualifications- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline- Knowledge of managing cross-functional projects- Skills to manage business operations, client engagement and customer relationship management- Ability to maintainrelationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data for decision-making- Ability to engage with senior executives to present and review decisions- Awareness of current industry trends and best practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement- Operated in environment with ambiguity & changing market conditions- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously- Must be able to identify and resolve complex problems related to supplier performance, delivery, and quality- Effective communications skills and interpersonal skills- Business English requiredPreferred Qualifications- MBA or Master’s degree in strategy, management, or related field is a plus- Similar procurement/Sourcing experience with similar Blue-chip organization- Certifications preferred: CPSM, CPM, PMP, MCIPSExperience- Typical Years of Experience:5+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement (3+ yrsfor MBA/MS)- Experience of presenting supplier perspective to internal teams- Experience of tracking supplier procurement metrics- Experience of market research and analysis to identify new suppliers and market trends- Track record of building partnerships with business