Senior Procurement Manager, Global Logistics Fulfilment

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centered on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.GSK Procurement operates globally across 50+ countries, partnering with business and suppliers to drive value and innovation. We enable GSK’s purpose by providing access to world-class goods and services that underpin our portfolio, serving billions of patients worldwide.The Senior Procurement Manager – Global Logistics Fulfilment will lead the procurement strategy and execution for Commercial and Global Logistics teams that drive value across GSK globally.This is a highly visible role, requiring strong stakeholder engagement, commercial judgement and the ability to influence without direct authority. This role does not have direct reports but requires strong cross-functional collaboration and influence across a matrix organisation.In this role you willDevelop and implement a global category strategy for Global Supply Chain and Commercial, aligned with the business priorities.Partner closely with Supply Chain and Commercial stakeholders to understand evolving landscape and operational requirements.Lead supplier selection, tendering and contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with GSK procurement policies and standards.Drive cost optimisation and value creation through market insight, benchmarking and innovative sourcing approaches.Build and manage strong, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers, focused on performance, innovation, sustainability and risk management.Work cross‑functionally with Quality, Legal, Finance and Compliance teams to ensure contractual, regulatory and financial requirements are met.Define and manage SLAs and KPIs, proactively addressing performance issues and driving continuous improvement.Embed procurement compliance, third-party risk management and ethical sourcing principles across all activities.Leverage data analytics, digital procurement tools and emerging AI capabilities to improve demand visibility, generate market insights, identify cost and service improvement opportunities, enhance supplier performance management and support evidence-based sourcing decisions.Support the integration of sustainability objectives into procurement decisions, contributing to GSK’s broader environmental commitments.Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice exchange across global procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial networks.Why you?Basic Qualifications :We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences or a related discipline.Proven experience in procurement, category management, ideally within logistics, transportation or Commercial‑supporting environments.Strong experience in strategic sourcing, tendering and contract management.Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively within a global, matrix organisation.Knowledge of procurement compliance, third‑party risk management and ethical sourcing.Track record of delivering cost optimisation, service improvement and risk reduction at scale.Experience using data analytics, digital procurement platforms, AI-enabled insights to support sourcing decisions, supplier performance management and category strategy development.Preferred Skills :If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:Commercially astute with strong analytical skillsConfident communicator and negotiatorCollaborative, pragmatic and delivery‑focusedComfortable working in complex and ambiguous environmentsProactive, innovative and willing to challenge the status quoAt GSK, you will work in a purpose‑driven environment where your expertise directly supports life‑changing science. We offer opportunities to grow, to collaborate globally and to make a real impact while being supported to thrive both professionally and personally.This role is hybrid, based in the United Kingdom. You will be expected to attend our office regularly and work remotely at times, following our hybrid working approach. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with a range of experience to apply.Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 26th August 2026 (COB)Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. 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This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process.#LI-GSK#LI-HybridSkillsCategory Management Strategy, Category Strategy, Contract Management, Contract Negotiations, Data Analysis, Digital Literacy, Financial Acumen, Interactive Storytelling, Negotiation, Procurement Logistics, Sourcing Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship ManagementWhy GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive.We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. 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