Gbl Procurement Head IT Infra & Security Job ID 390989BR Aug 27, 2024 Spain Summary -To lead the purchasing organization of a small division or BU or country/region to deliver maximum benefit from Global, Regional and local sourcing. To manage a team of Purchasing professionals and support staff who provide purchasing support and expertise to all internal customers, and by leveraging competitive advantage with all of our suppliers, ensure Novartis achieves the best ultimate cost. About the RoleMajor accountabilities:Prepare an annual purchasing strategy for of a small division or BU or country /region and ensure it is aligned to Global Procurement Strategies.Direct the development of annual Procurement business plans and tactical plans in line with agreed sourcing strategy, ensuring full alignment with divisional and group targets, and set stretch targets for the team, benchmarking versus best in class external organizations, and measure achievement of objectives against KPIs.Direct the identification of sourcing strategies (preferred suppliers, outsourcing) and identify, engage and manage the relationships with key internal clients and external suppliers, and exert significant influence to drive Procurement projects.Direct the negotiation of agreements, and lead the establishment of contracts to decrease total cost with specified quality and service levels and ensure supply security, and ensure that savings are tracked ccording to group guidelines ($100-$750m).Direct the implementation and utilization of Procurement systems and tools in Countries, and ensure consistent tracking of savings and other Procurement KPIs, according to group policies.Demonstrate thought leadership related to the identification, implementation and continuous improvement of sourcing best practices, systems and processes and policies alignment.Direct the preparation and finalization of Procurement investments plans and budgets.Oversee the management and development of Procurement teams (Direct reports 10 -20 or indirect reports 10+ years of experience in Procurement or other related experience preferably in Commercial negotiation , sourcing management , category management, supplier management, or related area, with a focus in the IT Infrastructure domain.University/Advanced degree is required.Master's Degree/other advanced degree in IT , Business Administration, is preferred.Advanced Negotiation SkillsStrong project management and other leadership experienceSenior Stakeholder Management. Benefits & Rewards:Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally:Novartis Life Handbook Benefits in Spain include Company Pension plan; Life and Accidental Insurance; Meals; Allowance or Canteen in the office; Flexible working hours. Benefits in Spain include Company Pension plan; Life and Accidental Insurance; Meals; Allowance or Canteen in the office; Flexible working hours 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. Why Novartis:Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Join our Novartis Network:Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up:https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. Job ID 390989BR Gbl Procurement Head IT Infra & SecurityManage Consent Preferences Always Active If you provided your email for marketing or disease awareness purposes, you may need to provide further information to enable us to fully honor your preferences. Click here to learn more.
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