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MSL McKesson Strategic Services Limited
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London, United Kingdom
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29.06.2025
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13.08.2025
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Job Description:

ClarusONE Sourcing Services, LLP,

provides strategic generic pharmaceutical services for both Walmart Stores, Inc. and McKesson Corporation.
This is a natural next step for the companies, which have more than two decades of history working together to improve the quality and lower the cost of pharmaceutical care to patients.
This partnership leverages McKesson’s demonstrated strength and expertise in global pharmaceutical sourcing in conjunction with Walmart’s strength and commitment to delivering leading health and wellness services to their customers.
As part of this arrangement, McKesson and Walmart have established this organisation in London to provide strategic sourcing services for both companies.
Job Title:

Supplier Relations and Sourcing Lead
Location:

London, United Kingdom
Job Purpose:
The Supplier Relations and Sourcing Lead will manage supplier relationships, implement sourcing strategies and processes to support key business objectives related to product cost, supply, and C1 member needs.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with select US and internationally based suppliers and act as primary SRM owner for those suppliers.
Responsible for value creation & risk mitigation actions as required. Leverage data and advanced analytics to identify supplier opportunities and risks
Accountable for managing or escalating supplier impactful decisions
Responsible for the execution of negotiation strategies for the sourcing of generic products for select suppliers
Accountable for the resolution of supplier operational issues and communicate impact to member organisations. Understand and articulate critical concerns and sensitivities of supplier base to sourcing leadership team
Responsible for supplier meetings (BRM’s) where no dedicated supplier owner is allocated
Responsible to support with Strategic Initiatives team on key product strategies
Accountable for facilitation of sourcing team meetings
Responsible to educate team on industry, market, generic dynamics
Listen to, leverage, promote diverse ideas, perspectives, of others across the business.
Responsible to work cross-functionally with C1 business units to accomplish enterprise goals and objectives
Responsible for the delivery of assigned initiatives and enterprise level projects.
Responsible for identification and execution of project opportunities
Accountable for decisions & operational oversight of bids meeting and sourcing sprint sessions
Accountable for execution of bid and case workload completion in timely manner, act as support when needed.
Accountable for resolution of bid and case workload issues
Advanced systems knowledge. Where applicable support user acceptance testing UAT.
Accountable for oversight of all sourcing processes and ensure coverage at all times
Responsible to drive process improvements within Sourcing team for ClarusONE to become best in class

Other:
Responsible to act as mentor / coach / buddy
Responsible for new starter on-boarding
Support in hiring / interview process
Represent ClarusONE at conferences

Requirements:
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Science, Engineering or a related field; an MBA is preferred.
Minimum of five years’ of experience in retail, sourcing, consulting, pharmaceuticals or FMCG

Knowledge/Skills
Experience with conducting financial or spend analysis.
Experience with category, supplier and/or contract management.
Experience with developing and executing business cases is preferred.
Experience with suppliers and categories in generic Rx and OTC pharmaceuticals and/or consumer healthcare products is preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Alteryx and Tableau experience and advanced Excel skills is preferred.
Excellent communication, listening, negotiation and influencing skills.
Strong planning, organisation, and project management skills; able to work on multiple projects and flex within changing priorities.
Analytical and problem-solving; ability to synthesise large data sets into actionable intelligence.
Self-motivated, hardworking and results oriented.
Ability to work cross-functionally and respectfully with colleagues and suppliers from different cultures.
Committed to acting with integrity.
Ability to work outside of normal business hours and with individuals in different time zones

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