About the RoleMajor accountabilities:Implement global category strategy at local level OR implement sourcing business plan for area of responsibility; directly deploys globalcategory strategy at site level.Supervise the implementation of sourcing plans for the sub-category & deliver sub-category savings targets following engagement in the target setting process. Provide input into the overall Category segmentation and identification of key supplier relationships or may directly control purchases with respect to supplier choice, timing and commercial conditions on a local basis (may vary between divisions depending on way spend is controlled).Manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships, and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, and report on suppliers' performance.Collect supplier information and feedback from Divisions, countries, sites, Category teams and Business Partners, and deliver Procurement Balanced Scorecard metrics for the relevant sub-category.Manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships, and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, ensuring that any supplier performance risks and issues are resolved on a timely basis to end-user satisfaction.Proven experience creating and implementing highly complex regional contracts.Strong knowledge of Procurement process.Strong and effective written and verbal communications in English.Strong experience managing strategic category supplier relationships.Knowledge of the indirect categories.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?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.Functional Area: ProcurementJob Type: Full timeEmployment Type: RegularShift Work: No#J-18808-Ljbffr