Global Procurement Leader - Logistics, Pharmaceutical Diagnostics

GE HealthCare•Arlington Heights, IL

2d•$100,800 - $151,200

About The Position

The Global Procurement Leader for Logistics in Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) negotiates with dedicated providers according to specific policies, seeking strong contractual conditions while maintaining internal customer satisfaction. The role coordinates, manages, and supports Radiopharma suppliers in North America and supports other subcategories within the PDx Logistics category. It leads sourcing activities, supplier oversight, vendor performance management, contract negotiations, business reviews, and category strategy execution. As part of the PDx Sourcing and Supply Chain team, the position develops and maintains a lean, strategic approach to vendor management for manufacturing and sales organizations. It collaborates with internal Logistics Leadership, Supply Chain, site and market teams, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Legal, and builds effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. The role also contributes to complex initiatives, analytics, and business-process optimization. For U.S.-based positions, the annual pay range is $100,800–$151,200. The position may also be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives. GE HealthCare offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Relocation assistance is not provided. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Logistics knowledge.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong business acumen and ability to understand complex industry dynamics, including supplier, partner, and product relationships.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact and partner with all levels of management.
Project management skills to execute complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Ability to quickly learn a complex industry and products to interact with technical experts, internal stakeholders, and lead discussions and negotiations.
Ability to partner, support, listen, and influence a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to energize, develop, and build rapport at all organizational levels.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, manage, and support Radiopharma suppliers within North America and support other PDx Logistics subcategories.
Develop and maintain a lean, strategic vendor-management approach for manufacturing and sales organizations.
Ensure vendor activities comply with Good Distribution Practice, Standard Operating Procedures, and corporate policies, guidelines, and standards.
Maintain internal collaboration among Logistics Leadership, Supply Chain, site and market teams, Quality, and Regulatory organizations.
Generate Requests for Information and Requests for Proposals, and manage bid defenses.
Develop or contribute to sourcing and category strategies and lead their execution.
Manage the contract lifecycle, including contracts and change orders, and negotiate scope of work, payment terms, and budgets.
Work with Finance on budgets, forecasts, cash flow, project budgets, and VCP.
Work with Legal to manage risks through strong contracts aligned with PDx templates.
Partner with Supplier Quality to ensure supplier quality oversight.
Develop and maintain external partner relationships, including feedback and issue escalation.
Measure supplier performance using scorecards and metrics; communicate feedback and promote best practices and continuous process improvement.
Facilitate and execute supplier governance meetings and operating reviews; participate in business reviews.
Develop effective partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and build a broad network across PDx.
Lead or contribute to complex functional or company initiatives and special projects as identified by executive management or business need.
Assist the senior sourcing team with analytics and business-process optimization.
Support PDx Logistics process optimization and execution, including risk management, savings reporting, and financial reporting.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accident insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Performance-based incentive compensation may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives