Simon Horber

Development and implementation of GSK's global External Supply Liquids, Semisolids and Antibiotics strategy. Leading relationshp with core Contract Manufacturing Organisations within these categories. Drive internal and external network optimisation as well as deliver financial, quality, technical and supply benefits with the optimised network.

Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement of European Contractors for Steriles, Antibiotics, Biopharms and Devices. Leading a team of eight Procurement and Supply Managers in different locations and cross functional allignment with Technical and Quality.

Leading a multi-disciplinary team based in Spain and Poland with 13 functional specialist from Procurement, Supply and Quality managing 21 contract manufacturers with additional responsibilities for Eastern European Business Development including In-Licensing and Generics Projects.

Pharma Procurement responsibilities within German/Spanish Team: o Contract negotiation o Supply and Supplier market research o Implementation of improvement projects o Cost and Contract negotiation o Delivery of double-digit million € value cost reduction o Lead for global GSK solid dose sourcing strategy o Project owner for major effervescent tablet outsourcing

Leading a team of 3 functional specialists with local solid dose and contract packing Procurement responsibilities. Additionally global softgel capsules sourcing strategy accountability.

Managing local contract packing and global hardgel shells suppliers.

Responsibility for all Purchasing and Finance activities related to the construction of three water purification plant constructions working in a cross functional team with Technical and Quality.

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