Sourcing ManagerIT Software

Job Description

At Novartis, Procurement is a valued business partner involved at all stages of the product lifecycle and commercialization. We deliver true value beyond savings we help deliver on our goal of reimagining medicine for millions of patients around the world, by managing over a billion dollars in spend across hundreds of partners working on 200 cutting edge technologies. Your Key Responsibilities: Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: . To be responsible for multiple categories in one country OR one cross divisional category in one country part of the Category aligned teams. May lead the delivery of individual projects defined as part of the Annual Category Plan to focus on project delivery with activities including requirements gathering, market analysis, qualifying and selecting suppliers with the relevant Business Partners and stakeholders, as well as non-sourcing projects such as demand management and process improvement. . Implement global category strategy at local level OR implement sourcing business plan for area of responsibility directly deploys global category strategy at site level. Supervise the implementation of sourcing plans for the sub-category & deliver sub-category savings targets following engagement in the target setting process. . Provide input into the overall Category segmentation and identification of key supplier relationships or may directly control purchases with respect to supplier choice, timing, and commercial conditions on a local basis (may vary between divisions depending on way spend is controlled). . Manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, and report on suppliers performance. . Collect supplier information and feedback from Divisions, countries, sites, Category teams and Business Partners, and deliver Procurement Balanced Scorecard metrics for the relevant sub-category. . Create, apply, complete and reviews major contracts for the sub-category and ensure that negotiated contracts are clearly communicated for the sub-category area and that they are consistently applied [Cross -Divisional/Pharma spend $12 -$25m NCH/SDZ/NVD/NIBR spend $10 -$20m]. . Manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, ensuring that any supplier performance risks and issues are resolved on a timely basis to end-user satisfaction. -Direct reports 0 -5 -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable). Diversity & Inclusion / EEO Minimum Requirements What youll bring to the role: Essential: . Education: University/Advanced degree is required . Experience and Skills: >6 years of experience of working in IT & Digital Category . Experience with Procurement Operations and Procurement function in general. . Accountability, Strong negotiation and analytical skills is must. Desirable Requirements: . Strong customer orientation, Able to understand changing dynamics of pharmaceutical industry Why Novartis 236 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while were proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend peoples life. We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent whats possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the worlds toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could do at Novartis! Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential. Accessibility and accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: foundit