Major accountabilities:

• Oversee and manage procurement activities when no category strategy is established above the strategic threshold, including negotiation strategy development, approval processes, and effective communication.
• Provide leadership and support for sourcing execution and negotiation, acting as an escalation point for buyers and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Maintain clear and consistent information flows with Regional and Category teams to identify opportunities for demand aggregation and maximize leverage.
• Ensure that operational procurement requests align with category strategies and comply with all relevant policies, procedures, and preferred supplier agreements.
• Assist in identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities to contribute to overall organizational efficiency.
• Balance business objectives with Novartis’ strategic goals, ensuring the right approach for both operational excellence and company priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the most effective and cost-efficient methods to achieve business objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement and contract management.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., Master’s in business administration, finance, law, or a scientific/technical discipline) strongly preferred.
• Proven background in procuring Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Services, Construction & Capital Projects. Experience is Real Estate services is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within global, matrixed organizations, and collaborate across diverse geographies and cultures.
• Expertise in sourcing processes such as RFI/RFQ, negotiation strategies, project management, market analysis, and driving operational excellence.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; proficiency in additional languages such as German, Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian is highly desirable.

Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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