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390975BR

About the role

99 million. That’s how many lives our products touched in 2022.

Are you a highly motivated and experienced professional in procurement? Do you have a passion for managing the process? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our company is seeking a skilled and strategic Procurement Manager to join our team.

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading or supporting one or more Procurement categories and/or serving as the key procurement contact to one or more business areas (e.g. division(s), franchise(s), corporate function(s)). The role is accountable for implementing the global Procurement strategic goals on country level for the area of responsibility and successfully managing relevant KPIs in regards to productivity, compliance metrics, processes, customer satisfaction and (if applicable) people development. Implement Master vendor concepts to deliver value and reduce procurement touch. The role is also accountable for successfully managing and developing relationships with stakeholders in their area of responsibility, and with key suppliers on in their area of responsibility to increase value for Novartis.

The Procurement Manager manages effective communication in between Procurement functions and stakeholders/suppliers.

Your key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Implement country/cluster strategic goals from overall Procurement strategy. Successful implementation of global, regional and country projects across categories & functions, support stakeholder alignment and customer satisfaction;
  • Accountable productivity/cost efficiency targets in their area of responsibility. Accountable for key compliance metrics such as PO-compliance, process compliance in their area of responsibility;
  • Support centrally led processes (e.g. NFCM, TPRM).Manage quality of the country/cluster end-to-end Procurement process incl. compliance to policies, strategies and processes. Support seamless integration of capability centres into the end-to-end process;
  • Serve as key contact for stakeholders in the in their area of responsibility. Build effective relationships of mutual trust and understanding. Understand business priorities and ensure Procurement activities effectively support business strategies. Transmit relevant business insights to global/regional Category Management as well as to sourcing managers and buyers;
  • Manage and build effective relationships with key suppliers in their area of responsibility to drive value for Novartis through cost effectiveness and access to innovation. Ensure effective local implementation of global supplier strategies (e.g. implementation of strategic suppliers, contracting principles, execution of global/regional contracts). Manage local supplier landscape in their area of responsibility in line with business strategies & global Procurement goals and strategies (e.g. payment terms, manage tail spend, local supplier management process);
  • Ensure effective communication between the different Procurement functions, such as Operations, Capability centres, global/regional category management, compliance. Serve as the key contact for key stakeholders and ensure that business needs/requirements are reflected in procurement activities;
  • Manage end-to-end procurement operations and provided effective leadership to a dedicated team responsible for the procurement process.

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Position Title

Procurement Manager

Role Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

  • University/Advanced degree is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar preferred.
  • Additional qualifications (CIPS, Project Management, etc.) or similar professional qualifications preferred.
  • Excellent spoken and written Russian and English
  • 3-5 years of procurement experience in a large multinational organizational.
  • 3-5 years of experience in managing people and team in an international environment.
  • Experience in change management and leading through change.
  • Ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of successful supplier negotiation and management.
  • Proven track record of developing the saving target and bringing value add procurement processes.

Why consider Novartis?

769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

We offer a market-competitive base salary in line with your qualification, experience, and individual competencies. Additionally, we offer an attractive incentive program, learning & development options, and worldwide career opportunities within the Novartis group.

Novartis are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

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Job Type

Full Time

Country

Russian Fed.

Work Location

Saint Petersburg

Functional Area

Procurement

Division

Operations

Business Unit

PROCUREMENT TechOps

Employment Type

Regular

Company/Legal Entity

Novartis Neva LLC

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.

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No

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