Description

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

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Site Procurement Manager

You will lead general procurement activities across site spend, partnering closely with operations, engineering, quality and finance teams. You will shape local sourcing plans, manage supplier relationships and support contract delivery.

We value practical problem solvers who prioritise quality, compliance and timely supply. This role offers visible impact, clear learning and growth opportunities, and direct alignment with GSK's mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

In this role you will

• Manage day‑to‑day procurement for both Direct and Indirect site spend to ensure reliable supply.
• Develop and execute local sourcing strategies that support site objectives and global category plans.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and purchase orders to secure value and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into procurement action.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage risks through ongoing reviews and corrective actions.
• Co-ordinate support from multiple Category Teams and work within a matrix organization.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Operational procurement or supply chain experience across multiple spend categories.
• Experience managing site‑level procurement or specific categories, including contract negotiation.
• Experience using procurement tools, spend analysis, and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:

• Professional certification such as CIPS or CPSM.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing or life sciences environments.
• Background in Direct Materials, capital expenditure sourcing or technical services.
• Training or experience in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong financial skills including budgeting and cost control.
• Track record of supplier development and measurable supplier performance improvement.

This role is based in the Irvine Scotland. Hybrid minimum three days per week on site. You should be able to travel to site when required.

How to Apply

If you are motivated to solve practical problems and deliver measurable value, we encourage you to apply. Please outline how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications listed above. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Closing Date for Applications 21/04/26 (COB)

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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. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people's lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients' needs and have the highest probability of success. We're uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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.

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.

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