摘要
Relocation Support: This role is based in Mexico. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
The Senior Procurement Category Managers plans and leads Category initiatives for a clearly defined sub-category globally OR one category regionally OR all categories in one country OR multiple cross-divisional categories in one country; to develop the sub-category strategy as part of the wider Category Strategy; to lead proactive sourcing projects, specification definition and demand management, as well as manage sub-category-specific supplier performance and innovation activities.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Translates global divisional category strategy into global, divisional, sub category strategy OR translates regional procurement strategy into country strategy and local implementation.
- Lead the implementation of sourcing plans for the sub category and deliver sub-category savings targets following engagement in the target setting process.
- Provide input into the overall Category or sub-category strategy about segmentation and identification of key supplier relationships, and lead business planning activities and ensure these projects are staffed and executed on a timely basis in line with the targeted goals.
- 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.
- May directly control at a country level purchases with respect to supplier choice, timing and commercial conditions (may vary between divisions depending on way spend is controlled).
- 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 .Manage the budget/resource allocation for the area of responsibility.
Essential Requirements
- Education: University/Advanced degree is required.
- Experience:· > 5 years of Procurement experience and contracting experience. - Experience in procurement of capital projects, real estate and IFM services (preferred), construction or real estate 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: Portuguese & English
Desirable Requirements:
- Master’s degree/other advances degree in fields such as business administration, finance, law or a scientific or technical field is preferred.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
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