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Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?\nThere’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.\nWe believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.\nJob Summary\nTo position itself to meet the requirements of continuing rapid business growth and future market development, West Pharmaceutical Services have developed a transformation strategy of standardization, simplification and centralization of global Procurement Services. The Procurement services program specialist will play a key role in driving the successful delivery of procurement projects and programs, digital enablement and process improvement initiatives. In conjunction with relevant business partners, identifies, defines, and implements business solutions for Procurement. This position combines program management with digitization expertise to ensure effective governance, deployment, and adoption of systems and tools that enhance operational excellence. This position will involve project planning, business case development, and functional requirements for a variety of functional projects that have an impact on strategic sourcing, procurement & finance operations. This role will be reporting to the Procurement Services Program Manager.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nProcurement Servicesn Programs and Projects\nSupport planning and delivery of cross-functional procurement programs and PMO initiatives.\nManage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and performance metrics.\nCollaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, align priorities, and keep projects progressing.\nConduct research and data analysis to inform sourcing and program decisions.\nIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.\nTrack program performance, benefits, and report updates to leadership.\nEnsure compliance with procurement standards and maintain governance documentation.\nDevelop and maintain project management templates, frameworks, and dashboards.\nSupport system testing, data cleanup, and other ad-hoc activities.\nTechnology Enablement\nSupport delivery of the procurement digital roadmap and transformation goals.\nPartner with PLT, D&T, and DBI on key digital initiatives.\nAssist deployment and integration of eProcurement and PMO systems; translate business needs into technical requirements.\nDrive adoption of digital tools through change management and training.\nMaintain dashboards, templates, and frameworks to strengthen transparency and decision-making.\nIdentify opportunities for automation, analytics, and AI across procurement.\nStay current on emerging technologies to support continuous improvement.\nBasic Qualifications\n3rd level qualification or equivalent\nProven experience in technology deployment, integration or digital transformation initiatives.\nProven experience supporting programs, projects and/or process improvement initiatives\nExcellent communication and interpersonal abilities with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.\nStrong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nRobust project management skills and capabilities (Gantt charts, dashboards, key deliverables, business case and baseline development)\nExceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills\nAbility to efficiently organize forums and coordinate communication with team members\nProficiency in project management methodologies and tools and/or Lean Six Sigma is preferred.\nPreferred Shared Service Centre experience with multinational publicly quoted company experience.\nStrong proficiency in MS-Office tools (specifically, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus\nCan work independently, within a team, and collaboratively across teams\nOpenness for new initiatives, fast learner, proactive.\nEagerness to learn, grow and upskill within the procurement function or other roles within West\nAble to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deadlines in an ever-changing environment.\nAble to comply with the company’s safety, quality, compliance & ethics policies at all times. #LI-NJ1 #LI-Hybrid\nTravel Requirements\n10%: Up to 26 business days per year\nPhysical Requirements\nSedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.\nPay Transparency:\nThe annual base salary range for this position is €46,900.00 - €58,100.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.\nThis position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.\nWest is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to . 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