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 hand

📌 Procurement Category Manager (Guamúchil)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Guamúchil