Job Description

28,000 associates of more than 100 nationalities deliver high quality and affordable medicine on time, every time, safely and efficiently.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• To be responsible for one category in one country and support the implementation of Category Strategy and Annual Category Plan, deliver projects and initiatives, and execute Supplier Performance and Innovation; to support the Category leadership with the day-to-day activities of Category management.
• Support the development of the Category Strategy and the Annual Category Plan, as required by the Global Category Lead. -Implement sourcing business plan for area of responsibility -Deploy actions within categories, support the development of Category targets, and deliver savings targets where appropriate -Support the aggregation of all Category level data across Divisions to inform the top-down target setting process. -Support the collection of supplier, market, Category and internal business information at both the Category and sub-category levels. Assist the coordination of materials for supplier segmentation processes, as defined by the Novartis Supplier Performance and Innovation Framework and directed by the Global Category Lead. -Supports the tracking and documentation of risk and issue management for the category. -Facilitate contract management and execution (Cross-Divisional/Pharma spend \xe2\x80\xa2Understand applied practice, concepts and process in one or more procurement disciplines (e.g. category management, negotiation, contracts, systems and processes, project or information management). -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable) Ensure material availability in line with the approved site production plan.
• Follow up and ensure the accuracy of the material demand flow from sites to hub. Ensure daily MRP oversight for all BOM material requirements, analysis of requirements and Purchase Orders overview. \xe2\x80\xa2Ensure management of daily MRP exception messages and appropriate follow up. Preparation and creation of orders for incoming materials and their submission to the supplier; tracking and monitoring execution of the purchasing process with the supplier, carriers, forwarding agency and insurance companies.
• Managing the record-keeping system (INTRASTAT, DDV, TARIC, SOX, ). Implementation of the necessary customs clearance procedures.
• Own, in ERP System, MRP relevant data and materials technical specifications. Provide a load - balanced dispatch list for incoming materials to the warehouse and Quality department that ensures these activities are completed in line with the site needs. Responsible for controlling and ensuring the accurate material outbound planning from hub to sites with the right quantity and right time. Responsible for ensuring close communication with site (operational / tactical)

Minimum requirements

What you\'ll bring to the role:
Essential:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in MS&T or other manufacturing or procurement roles
• Project management experience are a bonus
• University degree in pharmacy, chemistry or other equivalent natural or engineering science degree

Desirable Requirements:

• Strong customer orientation, Able to understand changing dynamics of pharmaceutical industry

Why Novartis?
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we\'re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people\'s 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 what\'s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world\'s 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 diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Functional Area

Procurement

Division

Operations

Business Unit

SMALL MOLECULES

Employment Type

Regular

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No

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