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 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.

Minimum Requirements:
- 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 expos

📌 Procurement Category Manager (Ciudad de México)
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📍 Ciudad de México