Buyer (mandarin Speaker)

Novartis UK

Selangor, Malaysia
On-site
End to end sourcing activities
Supplier selection and risk analysis
Esourcing event management
Novartis UK is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Buyer for their Selangor, Malaysia location. The role involves managing procurement activities, supplier negotiations, and contract management while ensuring efficiency and achieving savings through competitive bidding processes

Job Summary

  • The Buyer is responsible for the execution of bidding and contracting activities for assigned countries/categories according to defined buying processes.
  • Key responsibilities include end-to-end sourcing activities, supplier selection, contract preparation, and post-signature contract management.
  • The role supports data quality management within the Procurement function to identify opportunities and support continuous improvement.

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Match Score: 85

Novartis UK is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Buyer for their Selangor, Malaysia location. The role involves managing procurement activities, supplier negotiations, and contract management while ensuring efficiency and achieving savings through competitive bidding processes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End to end sourcing activities
  • Supplier selection and risk analysis
  • eSourcing event management
  • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Vendor management and performance review

Nice-to-have

  • Information sharing across countries
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaboration with SMEs
  • Data quality management

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience
  • Proficient in SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Excel
  • Strong Negotiating Skills
  • Proficiency in Vendor Management

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