Major Accountabilities:

• Translates regional procurement marketing strategy into country strategy and local implementation.
• Lead the implementation of sourcing plans for the category and deliver the savings targets following engagement in the target setting process.
• Provide input into the overall 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.
• Directly control at a country level purchase with respect to supplier choice, timing and commercial conditions.
• Create, apply, complete and reviews major contracts for the category and ensure that negotiated contracts are clearly communicated to the relevant countries and that they are consistently applied.
• Manage the budget/resource allocation for the area of responsibility.
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Minimum Requirements: 

• Relevant Procurement Experience (3 to 4 Years): Demonstrated track record in procurement with hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization.
• Critical Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to lead complex negotiations, secure competitive terms, and build lasting supplier partnerships that drive value for the organization.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of procurement projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong working relationships that support procurement and business goals.
• Operations Management and Execution: Hands-on experience in overseeing procurement operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and adherence to company policies and standards.
• Team Management Experience (Advantageous): Prior experience in leading and developing procurement teams, with a focus on mentoring, performance management, and driving a culture of continuous 

Languages :

• English, additional language could be an advantage