*summary*:
li-hybrid, location: cdmx, mexico
the senior procurement category managers plans and leads 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.
*about the role*:
*key responsibilities*:
- 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 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 executed on a timely basis in line with the targeted goals.
- 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 purchases 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 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.manage the budget/resource allocation for the area of responsibility.
*essential requirements*
- education: university/advanced degree is required.
- experience:
- 5 years of procurement experience and contracting experience.
- experience in procurement of capital projects, real estate and ifm services (preferred), construction or real estate services
- solid experience in navigating in global, matrix organizations and across geographies and cultures.
- extensive experience in sourcing processes (e.g. Rfi/rfq), negotiation strategies, project management, good communication and collaboration skills as well as market analysis capabilities to drive operational excellence.
- languages: portuguese & english
*desirable requirements*:
- master's degree/other advances degree in fields such as business administration, finance, law or a scientific or technical field is preferred.
*commitment to diversity & inclusion*:
- we are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve._
division
operations
business unit
cts
location
mexico
site
insurgentes
company / legal entity
mx06 (fcrs = mx006) novartis farmacéutica s.a. de c.v.
functional area
procurement
job type
full time
employment type
regular
shift work
no
*accessibility and accommodation*:
novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.