Country Procurement Manager

Role Overview: As the Procurement Manager at Novartis Healthcare Private Limited, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing local procurement operations across all divisions. Your main responsibilities will include implementing category strategies, overseeing operational buying activities, driving digital transformation, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. You will collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement goals with business objectives and ESG commitments. By monitoring procurement performance and leading supplier relationship management initiatives, you will contribute to fostering innovation and mitigating risks. Key Responsibilities: - Implement category strategy at a country or regional level to achieve value creation and comprehensive cost optimization outcomes. - Initiate and manage the complete source to contract process, ensuring high compliance standards. - Oversee operational buying and transactional procurement activities at the country level. - Drive adoption of digital procurement tools and AI-enabled platforms for enhanced efficiency and transparency. - Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement goals with business objectives and ESG commitments. - Monitor procurement performance using KPIs and dashboards, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting. - Lead supplier relationship management initiatives to foster innovation and mitigate risks. - Ensure compliance with Novartis procurement policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements. - Promote a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (Masters preferred). - 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain roles, preferably in a multinational environment. - Proficient in digital procurement platforms such as Ariba (Sourcing & Contracting). - Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills. - Fluency in English; additional local language(s) preferred. - Pricing acumen and strategic thinking ability. Additional Details: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. For any accommodation needs during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] Novartis values diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive work environment that represents the patients and communities they serve.,