About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences is a leading research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987, dedicated to creating a healthier world for all people. For over 35 years, Gilead has tackled some of the world's biggest health challenges, including HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer. The company relentlessly develops therapies that improve lives and ensures access to these innovations globally. Gilead's mission demands collaboration, determination, and a drive to make a difference, with every team member contributing to the discovery and development of life-changing scientific breakthroughs.

Proudly revolutionizing healthcare, Gilead brings urgently needed medicines to patients in critical areas such as HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, hematology, oncology, and inflammation. With talented colleagues from research, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and business sectors, Gilead is expanding into new disease states and markets. This growth includes transforming procurement processes to focus on simplification and superior user experience, ensuring efficient support for bold ambitions.

Role Overview

The Procurement Business Partner for ACE Markets (Spain, Portugal, and Nordic Markets) is a pivotal role within Gilead's Global Procurement Organization (GPO). Based in Madrid, Spain, this position partners with key stakeholders in the Iberian Affiliate (Spain and Portugal), with potential limited sourcing support for smaller markets like Sweden. The role drives high-value sourcing projects, develops and implements global and local procurement strategies, and delivers meaningful value through optimized supplier relationships for indirect procurement spend.

As a strategic liaison, you will collaborate with Global Procurement Category Managers to incorporate local requirements into worldwide strategies while ensuring adherence. Additionally, you will optimize spend with local suppliers not managed globally, fostering efficiency and cost savings across supported markets.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership and Opportunity Identification

Serve as a 'strategic thought partner' to stakeholders, annually identifying a pipeline of spend optimization opportunities. Engage early with affiliate teams to review planned expenditures and align on priorities, proactively highlighting issues to GPO and senior leaders.

Cost Improvement Delivery

Achieve 5-10% year-on-year cost improvements (reductions or avoidance) by implementing global and local sourcing strategies. Partner with Global Category Managers to develop strategies, capture local needs, and drive stakeholder adherence.

Sourcing and Supplier Management

Identify preferred suppliers for key categories in collaboration with stakeholders and global managers. Develop strategies for locally managed spend, maintain a holistic view of demand and supply options, conduct RFPs, negotiate prices and contract terms. Assess stakeholder satisfaction with vendors and support performance enhancements.

Reporting and Collaboration

Provide regular updates on project delivery to GPO and affiliate leaders. Work collaboratively to implement strategies that deliver additional value and efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

Ideal candidates bring proven experience in procurement, preferably within biopharmaceuticals, healthcare, or related sectors. Key qualifications include expertise in indirect spend management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship optimization. Strong analytical skills are essential for identifying cost-saving opportunities and conducting RFPs.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities are critical, as is the capacity to collaborate across global and local teams. Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with knowledge of European markets advantageous. A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field, combined with relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS), positions candidates for success. Experience delivering measurable cost improvements and navigating complex affiliate environments is highly valued.

Benefits & Perks

Gilead Sciences offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. Enjoy competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and robust health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans. Wellness programs promote work-life balance, while generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements cater to diverse needs.

Employees access cutting-edge learning platforms, leadership development programs, and tuition reimbursement. As part of a global innovator, you'll benefit from stock options, retirement savings plans, and family support initiatives. Gilead's commitment to inclusion ensures every team member feels empowered in a diverse, equitable culture.

Career Growth

At Gilead, career progression is a priority. This role offers exposure to global procurement strategies and affiliate operations, building expertise for advancement into senior procurement leadership or cross-functional roles. People Leaders drive cultural evolution, providing mentorship and development opportunities. Ambitious professionals can impact expanding markets and disease areas, with clear paths to broader responsibilities in Europe's dynamic biopharma landscape.

Why Join Gilead

Joining Gilead means contributing to therapies transforming lives in HIV, oncology, and inflammatory diseases. Work with world-class talent on innovative procurement that supports life-saving medicines. Experience a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and bold ambition, where your strategic insights directly enhance patient access to treatments. In Madrid, collaborate across Europe while advancing Gilead's mission to create possible together.

Role FAQs

What markets does this role support?

Primarily Spain and Portugal, with limited support for Nordic markets like Sweden on high-value projects.

What is the focus of procurement in this position?

Indirect spend, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier management for affiliate needs.

Is travel required?

Occasional travel to supported markets and global meetings may be necessary.

What performance metrics define success?

5-10% annual cost improvements, stakeholder satisfaction, and strategy adherence.

How does this role contribute to Gilead's mission?

By optimizing procurement, it enables efficient resource allocation for HIV, oncology, and inflammation therapies.