Sr Director - Process, Platform and Analytics & Insights Lead

The Process, Platform and Analytics & Insights Lead is responsible for Global Source to Pay processes, platforms, analytics & insights, continuous improvement, and M&A support.

This role requires developing the strategic vision of this function to relentlessly increase efficiency, effectiveness and colleague experience across the entire S2P process, while simultaneously managing the execution of these capabilities.

This is a highly visible role that requires collaboration with senior leaders and teams within S2P and other functions (e.g. Digital).

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Analytics & Insights

• Provide sourcing intelligence capabilities, including reporting, metrics, analytics, forecasts, and insights on procurement and payables data
• Responsible for solutions that deliver market intelligence to drive insights and decision making
• Measure current operational performance, supporting strategic initiatives, & providing regulatory reports
• Define and track KPIs to measure the effectiveness and impact of analytics initiatives on procurement performance, cost savings, and operational efficiency
• Oversee and manage total cost reduction initiatives through the identification, development and execution of aligned strategic sourcing and negotiations
• Oversee and manage external benchmarking and industry research exercises to identify best practices and emerging trends in sourcing analytics and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the sourcing function
• Leads direction of creating TCO calculations to help determine allocations while considering supplier relationships and impact on future cooperation

Process

• As the business process owner, responsible for S2P processes, ensuring compliance in collaboration with the Policy and Compliance team, and driving modernization and evolution based on leading market practices
• Define process globally for S2P (e.g. sourcing, contracting, invoicing) and collaborate with functional owners to develop and track appropriate KPIs
• Identify opportunities to standardize, optimization and automate processes
• Support S2P stakeholders with the identification of continuous improvement initiatives

Continuous Improvement

• Manage continuous improvement and optimization initiatives across S2P
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize initiatives to continuously improve the efficiency, effectiveness and colleague experience
• Develop business cases and track ROI of initiatives

Platform

• Create and maintain the S2P technology roadmap
• Responsible for all sourcing, procurement, contracting, and payables systems/tools; continuously improving the user experience by enhancing functionality and features
• Develop and implement a digital/AI strategic roadmap for S2P, pinpointing areas for optimization, efficiency enhancement, cost reduction, and elevating user experience
• Monitor the external environment and develop business cases for next generation applications
• Work in partnership with Digital to ensure that systems are functioning properly, that new features are being implemented within budget, and troubleshooting issues that arise

M&A Support

• Lead on behalf of S2P all integration activities for mergers/acquisitions integration and separation activities for divestitures, including workstreams focused on P2P, sourcing, and contracting

People Management & Development

• Build and lead a high-performing team of S2P members
• Provide coaching and development to team members

Team Management

• Global team of 40+ resources
• People managers & individual contributors will report to this position

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Business, Computer Science, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
• 15+ years of experience in a S2P analytics or S2P process improvement function
• Strong analytical skills, experience working with data, and a deep understanding of procurement and supply chain management
• Strong experience in developing sourcing analytics strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives 
• Deep experience managing teams to identify and deliver process improvements utilizing various techniques (e.g. Lean Six Sigma)
• Strong knowledge of S2P technologies and platforms
• Strong knowledge of key industry trends and best practices
• Strong Project Management experience
• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders across functions
• Flexible to changing priorities and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• MBA or master’s degree in data science, strategy, management, or related field is a plus
• 8+ years’ experience delivering advanced analytics and insights OR implementing software solutions to automate data source, visualization and/or data modeling application
• 8+ years of relevant work experience building end to end solutions to performance measurement and process improvement 
• Experience leading teams and strategic initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Other Job Details

• Last day to apply: June 5, 2024
• Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
• Estimated up to 20% travel

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $191,300.00 to $318,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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