*summary*:ser responsable de una categoría en un país y ayudar en la implementación de la estrategia de la categoría y el plan anual de la categoría, entregar proyectos e iniciativas y ejecutar el desempeño del proveedor y la innovación; ayudar a los directivos de la categoría con actividades diarias de gestión de la categoría.*about the role*:major accountabilities- analyzing specifications for optimization.linking specification to customer value, challenging specification confidently.conveying messages clearly and convincing stakeholders.- deriving game-changing strategies by defining clear category objectives, working with analytical data, business stakeholders and market expertise.aligning strategies to measurable target and clearly conveying them to the organization.- understanding the respective category market levers, trends and main players as well as internal processes.- analyzing problems, considering and profiling alternatives; willingness to make timely, balanced recommendations and business decisions- 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.- understanding the steps, methods and processes to manage supplier, covering supplier strategy, supplier collaboration, supplier development, supplier lifecycle management and supplier performance management.role requirements:- university/advanced degree is required.- stakeholder management- 2 years of procurement experience and contracting experience.- experience in navigating in global, matrix organizations and across geographies and cultures.- 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- advanced englishdivisionoperationsbusiness unitctslocationmexicositeinsurgentescompany / legal entitymx06 (fcrs = mx006) novartis farmacéutica s.a. de c.v.functional areaprocurementjob typefull timeemployment typeregularshift workno*ajustes de accesibilidad*: