Procurement Senior Manager

Business Introduction 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 centred 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. Position Summary You will lead procurement for Japan, working closely with local teams and global category partners. You will shape sourcing plans, manage suppliers, and secure contracts that balance cost, quality and supply. We value clear communicators who build trust, act with integrity and deliver measurable results. This role offers visible impact, career growth and a chance to support GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting for defined categories, delivering value and compliance. - Partner with operations, quality, finance and other stakeholders to define requirements and priorities. - Manage supplier performance and risk to protect supply, quality and business continuity. - Deliver cost savings and value initiatives while ensuring transparent budget and financial reporting. - Align local actions with regional and global category strategies and share market insights. - Coach colleagues and support improvement of local procurement processes. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals - Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related field. - At least 5 years of procurement experience covering indirect and/or direct spend. - Proven experience in sourcing, negotiation and contract management. - Experience using procurement tools and ERP systems such as SAP. - Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work in a matrix organisation. - Fluent Japanese and business-level English. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus - Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or other regulated industries. - Professional certification in procurement or supply chain (for example CIPS or CPSM). - Experience with categories such as professional services, technology, facilities or capital expenditure. - Knowledge of third-party risk management and contract lifecycle tools. - Track record of delivering measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvement. - Experience leading small teams or mentoring colleagues. Working arrangement This role is based in Japan and is offered as a hybrid model. You will be expected to work on-site regularly and travel within Japan and occasionally internationally. What we value in you You are pragmatic, collaborative and delivery focused. You bring clear commercial judgement and a bias for action. You support an inclusive environment where different perspectives are heard. If you are ready to grow and make a meaningful contribution to procurement at GSK Japan, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a short note explaining how your experience matches this role.

Why 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.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [email protected]. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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