Associate - GDC Sourcing

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Bengaluru Luxor North TowerHybridFull-time

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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
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 join the Global Delivery Centre (GDC) Sourcing team based in India. You will support sourcing and supplier lifecycle activities across indirect categories. You will work with category leads and local markets to deliver consistent, high-quality supplier management and commercial execution. We value clear communication, teamwork, practical problem solving and a focus on continuous improvement. This role offers strong learning, visible impact on procurement outcomes and the chance to grow while helping GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
Deliver supplier lifecycle management activities, including supplier onboarding, contract renewals and supplier performance tracking.
Support sourcing projects across indirect categories by preparing documentation, running quotes and coordinating with category teams.
Manage supplier data and collaborate with vendor master and content teams to ensure accurate records and first-time-right metrics.
Monitor supplier KPIs, prepare regular performance reports and highlight opportunities for cost savings or service improvement.
Resolve stakeholder and supplier escalations in a timely, professional and transparent way.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency. 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, commerce, supply chain, engineering or a related field.
2 to 4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management or related operations.
Practical experience with procurement tools such as Ariba, SAP or equivalent systems.
Strong Excel skills and experience creating clear reports and dashboards.
Comfortable working on-site in a hybrid model as required; this role is primarily on-site with some hybrid flexibility depending on business needs.
Clear verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus
Experience working in a Global Delivery Centre, procurement centre of excellence, or shared services environment.
Familiarity with supplier lifecycle processes including onboarding, master data, e-invoicing and contract administration.
Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships across multiple geographies.
Basic knowledge of contract terms, SLAs and supplier performance frameworks.
Continuous improvement mindset and experience in process simplification or automation projects. What success looks like
You deliver accurate supplier data and timely reporting that supports decision-making.
You help reduce risks and improve supplier performance through clear follow-up and escalation.
You support sourcing projects that achieve value and meet timing expectations.
You build constructive relationships with category leads, local markets and suppliers.
You show curiosity, learn new tools quickly and propose practical improvements. How to apply If you are ready to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you. Please upload your CV and a short note explaining why this role interests you and what strengths you will bring. We review applications on an ongoing basis and will contact shortlisted candidates for next steps. Our commitment to inclusion We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please tell us and we will support you. Skills Category Strategy, Contract Management, Data Analysis, Digital Literacy, Financial Acumen, Interactive Storytelling, Negotiation, Sourcing Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management 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
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. Inclusion at GSK: As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team at IN.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. It has come to our attention that the names of GlaxoSmithKline or GSK or our group companies are being used in connection with bogus job advertisements or through unsolicited emails asking candidates to make some payments for recruitment opportunities and interview. Please be advised that such advertisements and emails are not connected with the GlaxoSmithKline group in any way. GlaxoSmithKline does not charge any fee whatsoever for recruitment process. Please do not make payments to any individuals / entities in connection with recruitment with any GlaxoSmithKline (or GSK) group company at any worldwide location. Even if they claim that the money is refundable. If you come across unsolicited email from email addresses not ending in gsk.com or job advertisements which state that you should contact an email address that does not end in “gsk.com”, you should disregard the same and inform us by emailing askus@gsk.com , so that we can confirm to you if the job is genuine.