摘要
About the role:
The role is centered on sourcing management, with a strong emphasis on innovation, cost savings, stakeholder engagement, supplier management, contract renewal, and negotiation. As the successful candidate, you will cultivate a well-organized, service-oriented approach, fostering a collaborative work environment to ensure efficient and effective functioning of our operations.
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
- Generate cost savings in the Print & Promotional and MCE categories through innovative sourcing strategies.
- Develop and maintain solid relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, establishing trust and openness in all interactions and negotiations.
- Manage contract renewals effectively and timely, nurturing supplier relationships in the process.
- Conduct robust negotiations, ensuring to achieve optimal terms for the company.
- Design and implement category strategies that align with overall business objectives, detouring silos and fostering cross-functional integration.
- Exhibit a service-oriented attitude, working diligently to meet and exceed expectations.
- Encourage teamwork by collaborating with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, inspiring collective engagement.
- Manage procurement activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and auctions. Build and sustain relationships with a mix of suppliers, including preferred and diverse ones.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with a proven track record, preferably in Print and Promotionals and MCE categories.
- Negotiation skills with the ability to manage and influence key stakeholders.
- Comprehensive knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and financial accounting.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing strategies that drive cost savings and process efficiency. Strong understanding and usage of procurement tools and platforms such as RFPs, RFIs, and auctions.
- Exceptional relationship management skills that help establish and maintain relations with a spectrum of suppliers, including preferred and diverse ones.
- Proficiency in risk management, contract agreements, and renewals.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English), with an ability to work effectively within a team and with cross-functional teams. Robust problem-solving skills, numerical acuity, and analytical reasoning, coupled with a strong attention to detail.
- Candidates with prior experience in the Print and Promotionals and MCE categories preferred, US experience working with diverse, global teams will be a plus.
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Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] 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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