Global Category Manager Professional Services

As the Global Category Manager Professional Services, you will play a crucial role in translating global divisional category strategy into global, divisional, sub-category strategy. Your responsibilities will include leading the implementation of sourcing plans for sub-categories such as Management Consulting, Corporate Insurance, Translation, Audit, Document Management Services, and Corporate Tax to achieve sub-category savings targets. Your expertise in supplier relationship management will be essential as you manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships and ensure key performance indicators are consistently met. You will be responsible for collecting supplier information and feedback, delivering procurement balanced scorecard metrics, and creating, applying, and reviewing major contracts for the sub-category. Additionally, you will manage the budget/resource allocation for your area of responsibility and report technical complaints, adverse events, and special case scenarios related to Novartis products promptly. Your role will also involve driving procurement productivity savings and value delivery, as well as demonstrating critical negotiations, industry/business exposure, cross-cultural experience, project management, operations management, and execution. To excel in this role, you should have a minimum of 8 years of procurement experience, including familiarity with SAP and spend analysis tools, as well as contracting experience. A university/advanced degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering is required, with a preference for a master's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field. Your proven ability to navigate global, matrix organizations and work across geographies and cultures will be advantageous in this position. Novartis is committed to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives, with the vision of becoming the most valued and trusted medicines company globally. By joining Novartis, you will be part of a community of smart, passionate individuals working together to achieve breakthroughs that positively impact patients" lives. If you are ready to contribute to creating a brighter future and be part of a mission-driven company, we invite you to explore career opportunities within our network. Join us in our pursuit of helping people with diseases and their families through innovative science and collaborative efforts. For more information about Novartis and to learn about our culture, visit: [Novartis People and Culture](https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture). If you are interested in staying connected with Novartis and receiving updates on career opportunities, join our Novartis Network here: [Novartis Talent Network](https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network). To read about the benefits and rewards Novartis offers to help you thrive personally and professionally, refer to our handbook: [Novartis Benefits and Rewards](https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards). Novartis Healthcare Private Limited, located in Hyderabad, India, is looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to join their Operations team in the Procurement function. This is a full-time, regular employment opportunity with no shift work required. Novartis is committed to fostering an outstanding, inclusive work environment and building diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve. If you require any accessibility or accommodation for the recruitment process or to perform essential job functions due to a medical condition or disability, please contact us at [email protected] with your request and contact information, including the job requisition number. Join us at Novartis and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.,