Sourcing Manager R&D Equipment & Maintenance

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement global category strategy at local level OR implement sourcing business plan for area of responsibility; directly deploys global category strategy at site level.
• Supervise the implementation of sourcing plans for the sub-category & deliver sub-category savings targets following engagement in the target setting process.
• Provide input into the overall Category segmentation and identification of key supplier relationships or may directly control purchases with respect to supplier choice, timing and commercial conditions on a local basis (may vary between divisions depending on way spend is controlled).
• Handle strategic sub-category supplier relationships, and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, and report on suppliers performance.
• Collect supplier information and feedback from Divisions, countries, sites, Category teams and Business Partners, and deliver Procurement Balanced Scorecard metrics for the relevant sub-category.
• Create, apply, complete and reviews major contracts for the sub-category and ensure that negotiated contracts are clearly communicated for the sub-category area and that they are consistently applied.
• Run 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.
• Direct reports 0 -5 -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Essential Requirements:

• Vendor Management experience - driving large global vendors across multiple units/regions
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role,with specific experience in equipment and maintenance service
• Someone who understands data analysis with the ability to crunch data and navigate across Novartis platforms/systems
• Project Management experience
• Ability to identify & deliver value creation projects
• Root Cause Analysis And Problem-Solving
• Ability to engage with business & influence stakeholders across multiple business units
• Cross Cultural Experience
• Fluent English