*summary*:location: mexico city-hybridabout the role:the role provides high value procurement solutions to the business; supports third party vendor selection, vendor development, technology management and performance measurement activities.it ensures best-in-class delivery of external services and products in the data, digital & it software category a year-on-year productivity improvements, cost savings, and process improvements in close collaboration with the stakeholders in the business*about the role*:*major accountabilities*:- implement strategic goals from overall stakeholder strategy / ecosystem/category management perspective: planning, organizing and managing projects taking into account priorities, resources, budgets, issues and constraints to achieve desired results; defining clear project scope and objectives; utilizing software and tools to plan, track and report status.
- support definition and implementation of procurement tools and processes.
- demand management: responsible to ensure the right balance between business needs and novartis' strategy.accountable to work with stakeholders to identify the most cost-effective ways to deliver business objectives.
- sourcing and supplier relationships management: executing the source-to-contract process including respective strategies, approaches and methods: preparing and conducting fact-based negotiations.adapting tactics from a broad portfolio of negotiation strategies to achieve results that support business and procurement objectives.
- manage relationships with stakeholders*:analyzing specifications for optimization.linking specification to customer value, challenging specification confidently.conveying messages clearly and convincing stakeholders.
- achieving results by proactively building long-term, sustainable and effective relationships, understanding the stakeholder landscape and demonstrating intelligence across business structures and networks.
*minimum requirements*:- university/advanced degree is required.master's degree/other advanced degree in it, business administration, is preferred.
.- preferably > 5-10 years of experience in procurement or other related experience preferably in software category management, supplier management, or related area, with a focus in the _it software & service domain with specialization in driving critical negotiation with top suppliers (e.g. Sap, microsoft, oracle, accenture, deloitte, cognizant, infosys)_- strong project management and other leadership experience- stakeholder management to cxo level.
- excellent spoken and written english.divisionoperationsbusiness unitctslocationmexicositeinsurgentescompany / legal entitymx06 (fcrs = mx006) novartis farmacéutica s.a. de c.v.alternative location 1barcelona gran vía, spainalternative location 2prague, czech republicfunctional areaprocurementjob typefull timeemployment typeregularshift workno*accessibility and accommodation*:novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.