Procurement Category Manager

Job title: Procurement Category Manager

About the Role The Procurement Category Manager will manage and execute procurement activities for defined category, sub-category, country or business area, support the implementation of category strategies, and run end-to-end sourcing processes including stakeholder engagement, supplier selection, negotiations and contract management, in line with business and Procurement objectives. The role provides procurement support and value-added solutions to the business; contributes to third-party vendor selection, vendor management, contract execution and performance measurement activities, and supports the delivery of external services and products, cost savings, compliance and process improvements in close collaboration with business stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Plan, organize and execute procurement projects considering priorities, resources, budgets, timelines, issues and constraints to achieve agreed results; define clear project scope and objectives; use available tools to track and report progress.
• Translate global, regional or local category strategies into sourcing plans and implementation activities for the assigned category, sub-category, country or business area.
• Execute sourcing plans and contribute to the delivery of category savings targets, in alignment with the target setting process and guidance from senior Procurement stakeholders.
• Provide input into category strategy, supplier segmentation, business needs and sourcing opportunities; coordinate activities to ensure projects are executed on time and in line with agreed objectives.
• Manage assigned supplier relationships and support the implementation of key performance indicators, ensuring supplier performance risks and issues are escalated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Execute the Source-to-Contract process, including sourcing strategy, market analysis, request for proposal activities, supplier evaluation, fact-based negotiations, contract preparation and handover to relevant stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, understand business needs, and identify cost-effective ways to support business objectives while ensuring alignment with Novartis strategy, Procurement standards and compliance requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 5–7 years of experience in Procurement, including end-to-end sourcing and supplier selection, contracting processes, supplier management and category support.
• Operations management and execution discipline.
• Basic financial and commercial understanding, and data analysis.
• Stakeholder management experience across business functions, with effective communication and exposure to senior leaders as needed.
• Industry or business exposure relevant to the assigned category or market.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary regional and local teams.
• Spanish and English.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.