Global Sourcing Manager - R&D Services
Novartis
- México Praha
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
The role focuses on R&D Services related to Advanced Modalities, including Biologics DS Manufacturing and Bioprocess Materials & Services.
The Sourcing Manager ensures operational excellence, financial productivity, risk mitigation, and supplier market intelligence.Key Responsibilities:- Provide day-to-day Procurement services, including defining negotiation strategies, obtaining approvals, and maintaining strong communication with global category teams.
- Support sourcing execution and negotiation, acting as a partner concern point and ensuring compliance with category strategies and preferred supplier agreements.
- Contribute to overall savings opportunity identification and delivery.
- Manage demand by balancing business needs and Novartis' strategy, collaborating with partners to identify cost-effective ways to achieve business objectives.
- Planning and achievement of productivity targets, overall value proposition, and priorities agreed with the business and procurement collaborators.
- Increase Procurement effectiveness through productivity and process improvements.
- Cash flow contribution through extending payment terms with major suppliers.
- Provide overall insight from a Divisional and/or Functional perspective.
- Ensure alignment between category activity and requirements.
- Financial impact in terms of savings generation.Role RequirementsEssential Requirements:- University/Advanced degree in a scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy)
- More than 2 years of Procurement and contracting experience.
- Solid experience in navigating global, matrix organizations across geographies and cultures.
- Extensive experience in sourcing processes, negotiation strategies, project management, communication, collaboration, and market analysis.
- Excellent spoken and written English.Desirable Requirements:- Procurement-related qualification (e.g., CIPS, mCIPS, or business degree) would be beneficial.
- Subject matter expertise in one of the following categories highly desired:
- Drug Substance Manufacturing - Biologics
- Cell Line Procurement and Licensing
- Advanced Modalities (RLT, ADC, etc.)
- Handling IP-related product manufacturing/sourcing (Media powders, Resins, etc.)
- Bioprocess Materials and Services