Head - Commercial (Global)

As a Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Leader at our firm, you will play a pivotal role in formulating and executing strategies that are in alignment with the company's business objectives. Your primary responsibility will be to optimize sourcing, supplier management, and procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency, manage bottom-line impact, and minimize risks within the supply chain. With our global manufacturing footprint expanding, you will be tasked with establishing local sourcing expertise at various locations across the African Continent. Your role will encompass leading the global team for procurement and sourcing of APIs, RM, PM, and Capital Goods. Additionally, you will oversee all contract manufacturing for third-party procurement of finished goods in India, China, and various African countries. In this position, you will continually explore opportunities to localize and transition supply sources to enhance the value chain for increased efficiency, resilience, and cost-effectiveness. You will drive the development of alternate vendor relationships, negotiate global contracts with suppliers, and evaluate demand patterns to develop a comprehensive procurement roadmap that addresses both short-term requirements and long-term strategies. Key responsibilities also include quantifying and reporting savings and the value of category contracts, leading the development and implementation of functional processes and tools, and devising global, regional, and local category strategies. You will implement supplier relationship management programs to enhance supplier performance, drive innovation, and ensure compliance with global agreements. Furthermore, you will define and implement guided buying concepts and procurement channels to realize sourcing strategies and overall business value. Your role will also involve mentoring and developing the capabilities of commercial teams through career development, coaching, and performance management. To be successful in this role, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or relevant disciplines in Humanities, with an MBA being desirable. A minimum of 15 years of strategic procurement experience, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, is required. Experience in the African markets is considered advantageous. Strong consulting skills, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills, and a track record of working cross-culturally are essential for this role. Additionally, strong analytical capabilities and the willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time are necessary to excel in this position.,