Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
The Position
A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.
This role is based in the Global Procurement function, which supports Roche’s goal of bringing innovative solutions to patients through business and supplier partnerships. We act as the bridge between Roche business functions and our suppliers, delivering value through productivity, speed, risk management, sustainability, innovative solutions, and streamlined buying experiences.
The Opportunity
As the Senior Procurement Performance Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and promoting a performance culture and mindset. Your support in continuously improving our performance, portfolio, and resource management strategy, frameworks, and solutions will directly contribute to and enable the value we deliver to Roche and patients.
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You will drive the development of our portfolio, performance, and resource management frameworks, including processes, governance, and digital solutions.
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You will own the provision of insightful and actionable performance data to enhance team capabilities and foster a high-performance environment through frequent and transparent communications.
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You will lead the development and implementation of procurement performance targets, planning, and tracking realization, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
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You will evaluate and revise Savings Guidelines to meet current business needs and enhance collaboration between business, finance, and procurement.
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You will strengthen the link between procurement and finance to optimize value contribution.
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You will contribute to continuous improvements and support change initiatives in our portfolio, performance, and resource management solutions, processes, and frameworks to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and adoption.
Through cross-functional collaboration with key procurement stakeholders, you will integrate performance and portfolio management into our work practices, assisting with portfolio creation and resource allocation while fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
You will support the mentorship and development of a high-performing team, aiding professional growth and development while fostering a culture of accountability, outcomes delivery, and continuous improvement.
Who you are:
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You have finance or consulting expertise, with both passion and the resiliency to help shape the future of our performance-focused culture.
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You hold a Master's degree in business management, supply chain management, finance, or a related field and progressive experience in procurement, supply chain management, or consulting.
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You have experience driving or executing performance, portfolio, or resource management activities and a track record of achieving measurable results.
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You understand procurement and finance activities and issues and apply knowledge of best practices to maximise the performance and effectiveness of solutions, processes, and services.
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You have strong analytical and presentation skills, the ability to translate data into actionable insights, and the ability to craft meaningful messages for senior stakeholders and the broader organisation.
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You are known for your excellent leadership and communication skills, proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams, and agility in adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
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Exceptionally qualified applicants with many years of relevant experience but without a Master's degree are also encouraged to apply.
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You have experience as a finance manager (or in a similar role) and a deep practical understanding of performance and portfolio prioritisation and resource allocation activities.
Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.
Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions.
Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
