This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week in Dublin, Ireland.

Who We Are:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. 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?

There’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.

We 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.

Job Summary

This role supports pricing-related business processes and systems, while providing support to and in close collaboration with Sales teams to achieve competitive pricing outcomes for key, strategic customer accounts. A general understanding of pricing processes and systems is required, alongside the ability to clearly communicate impact to business.
The role includes fostering collaborative, trust-based relationships with stakeholders to support process and system continuous improvement initiatives. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering accurate data and insightful metrics that are critical for effective Operating Unit reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Act as a key point of contact for requirements related to pricing analysis, reconciliations and supporting the quotation process through establishing an exceptional partnership with internal stakeholders.
Provide key pricing inputs to support the creation and delivery of reports used to deliver insights with key analytics for the leadership.
Support the interaction with global financial services to ensure customer POs are being invoiced in the intended manner.
Support a globally and regionally consistent and compliant process for developing and maintaining ERP price master conditions to comply with the West Pricing Policy and ensure timely and accurate reporting in collaboration with Global Pricing Team.
Collaborate with Global and Regional teams for implementing and rolling out tools for pricing execution.
Highlight price correction of sub-optimal pricing scenarios and provide support and guidance to Sales to ensure action plans are developed and implemented.
Understand the current processes in different countries in the region and policies related to pricing, and support projects aimed at simplification and streamlining of processes.
Support the annual price process and ensure that forecasted pricing is developed and accurately maintained in accordance with the Commercial strategy under oversight from relevant commercial partners.
Participate and support annual price revision under direction from relevant commercial stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or equivalent experience required

Work Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience
Strong focus on Price Management and Value Based Pricing preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General understanding of business finance – costs, margin, profits, overhead, depreciation, etc.
Understanding of industry structures, business models, competitive dynamics
Strong aptitude for Mathematics and data analysis
Strong analytical skills and fit with Excel. Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required
Basic knowledge of INCO terms and taxes is preferred
SAP experience is preferred
Experience with Analytics and business intelligence solutions
Proficient in English
High flexibility, independent and precise working style, highly efficient
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times
High accuracy, data driven and details oriented
Customer-oriented
Effectiveness and Quick response
Patience, Persistence and teamwork

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-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.

Additional Requirements

Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures.
Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities.
Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time.
Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
Observe and interpret situations, analyze, and solve problems.

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West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. 

Associate, Pricing & Quoting

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