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:

• Job Purpose : To plan and lead 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
• 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 and 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 completed a timely basis in line with the targeted goals and 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 purchase 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 subcategory.
• Create, apply, complete and reviews major contracts for the sub category, and ensure that and negotiated contracts are clearly communicated for the sub-category area and that they are consistently applied [Cross-Divisional /Pharma spend $25 -$100m NCH/SDZ/NVD/NIBR spend $20 -$80m].

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.
Minimum requirements
What youll bring to the role:

• Lead the budget/prioritization for the area of responsibility. Performance and talent development of direct reports and chip in to talent and development of indirect reports (Direct reports 5-10 or indirect reports up to 30).
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt and distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
• The Global Procurement Category Manager, R&D - Lab Equipment & Supplies, plans and Leads all strategic aspects within the category of Lab Equipment & Supplies across divisions, on a global level and develops proposals for strategic business decisions. The role provides
• High value procurement solutions to the business and category strategies; support third and party vendor selection, vendor development, technology management and performance
• Measurement activities. The Global Procurement Category Manager, R&D - Lab Equipment & Supplies, ensures best-in-class delivery of external services and products in the Lab Equipment & Supplies category to support projects and to realize year-on-year productivity improvements, cost savings, and process improvements in close collaboration with the partners in the business.

Desirable:

• 5 years of relevant business experience (for example in a Clinical CRO or with a Clinical Supply provider). 10 years of experience in Global Strategic Procurement or other related experience (e.g. within Clinical Supply provider) within the Pharmaceutical industry, Global Procurement Category Manager, R&D - Lab Equipment & Supplies, ensures best-in-class delivery of external services and products in the Lab Equipment & Supplies category to support projects.
• Hands-on to Global Procurement Category Manager, R&D - Lab Equipment & Supplies, plans and leads all strategic aspects within the category of Lab Equipment & Supplies across divisions, on a global level and develops proposals for strategic business decisions
• Masters Degree/other advanced degree in the area of science, business or related field is preferred; an MBA in addition would be an advantage Solid understanding of the Comparators market

Why Novartis?

766 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 lives.

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 worlds toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

India - 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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Division
CTS
Business Unit
PROCUREMENT NBS
Country
India
Work Location
Hyderabad, AP
Company/Legal Entity
Nov Hltcr Shared Services Ind
Functional Area
Procurement
Job Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Early Talent
No