Job description summary
location: mexico city. This role is based in mexico city; novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
job description
* major accountabilities:
* 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).
* manage 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
* 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.
essential requirements:
* university/advanced degree is required. Master’s degree/other advanced degree is preferred.
* preferably > 5-8 years of relevant subject experience in procurement (indirects).
* cross cultural experience.
* strategic sourcing and stakeholder management experience.
* strong and effective written and verbal communication (english)
* operations management and execution project management
skills desired
internal and external customer needs analysis & satisfaction studies, negotiating, root cause analysis and problem-solving, vendor management
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