Job Description Summary
To manage and execute procurement activities for a 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. It supports the delivery of external services and products, cost savings, compliance, and process improvements in close collaboration with business stakeholders.

Job Description
Major accountabilities:
- 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.
- Support the translation of general,



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

📌 Procurement Category Manager (Baja California Sur)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Baja California Sur