You are applying to be part of the Novartis Talent Pool. We are not currently recruiting for this role but we are building a pipeline for future opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a similar position in future, then please submit your CV.

Major accountabilities:

• Provide day-to-day Procurement services
• Definition when no category strategy in place above strategic threshold (incl. negotiation strategy), approval, communication.
• Accountable for and carefully monitor and support sourcing execution and negotiation performed by the buyer (also acts as an escalation point).
• Maintain strong information flows back to the Regional/Category team for opportunities to aggregate demand and generate additional leverage.
• Ensure operational Procurement requests are executed in line with category strategies, and in compliance with relevant policies and operating procedures, including preferred supplier agreements
• Contribute to overall savings opportunity identification and delivery.
• Demand management
• Responsible to ensure the right balance between business needs and Novartis’ strategy.
• Accountable to work with stakeholders to identify the most cost-effective ways to deliver business objectives.

Key performance indicators:

· Planning and achievement of productivity targets, overall value proposition and priorities as agreed with the business and procurement stakeholders.

· Increase Procurement effectiveness (realize the benefits of productivity and process improvements such as, outsourcing, cross-divisional Category management, etc.).

· Cash flow contribution (extending payment terms with major suppliers with / without Supply Chain Finance).

· Compliance to mandated processes and guidelines (Responsible Procurement, Anti-Bribery, NP4, etc.).

Financial Responsibility

Minimum 25 million USD globally / regionally in spend and financial impact

Requirements

· University/Advanced degree is required.

· Master’s degree/other advances degree in fields such as business administration, finance, law or a scientific or technical field is preferred.

· Strong preference for CIPS or similar professional qualification.

Experience

· > 5 years of Procurement experience and contracting experience.

· Experience in procurement of capital projects, real estate and IFM services (preferred), construction or facilities services

· Solid experience in navigating in global, matrix organizations and across geographies and cultures.

· Extensive experience in sourcing processes (e.g. RFI/RFQ), negotiation strategies, project management, good communication and collaboration skills as well as market analysis capabilities to drive operational excellence.

Languages

Excellent spoken and written English. Other languages, especially German desirable