About the RoleMajor 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 targets 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 suppliers, covering supplier strategy, supplier collaboration, supplier development, supplier lifecycle management and supplier performance management.Role Requirements:University/Advanced degree is required.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 English.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?#J-18808-Ljbffr