Apac Operational Excellence Head And China Robotic Sourcing Advisor

Novartis UK

Shanghai, China
On-site
Develop annual purchasing strategy
Manage procurement teams
Negotiate agreements and contracts
Novartis UK is seeking an APAC Operational Excellence Head and China Robotic Sourcing Advisor to lead the purchasing organization in Shanghai. The role involves managing a team of procurement professionals, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring alignment with global procurement objectives while achieving cost efficiencies

Job Summary

  • Lead the purchasing organization to deliver maximum benefit from Global, Regional and local sourcing.
  • Manage a team of Purchasing professionals and support staff, ensuring Novartis achieves the best ultimate cost.
  • Direct the negotiation of agreements and lead the establishment of contracts to decrease total cost with specified quality and service levels.

Matching Summary

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Novartis UK is seeking an APAC Operational Excellence Head and China Robotic Sourcing Advisor to lead the purchasing organization in Shanghai. The role involves managing a team of procurement professionals, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring alignment with global procurement objectives while achieving cost efficiencies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop annual purchasing strategy
  • Manage procurement teams
  • Negotiate agreements and contracts
  • Implement procurement systems and tools
  • Drive procurement projects

Nice-to-have

  • Thought leadership in sourcing best practices
  • Continuous improvement of processes
  • Cross-cultural experience
  • Collaboration across boundaries

Key Requirements

  • People Leadership
  • Strategy Development
  • Critical Negotiations
  • Project Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Finance Management
  • Managing Resources
  • Negotiating

Work Rights

Not specified

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