Global Category Manager Marketing Agencies

Novartis

Prague, Czech Republic
Category strategy implementation
Supplier performance management
Global matrix collaboration
The role involves planning and leading category initiatives for a defined sub-category globally, focusing on sourcing projects, demand management, and supplier performance

Job Summary

  • The role involves planning and leading category initiatives for a defined sub-category globally, focusing on sourcing projects, demand management, and supplier performance.
  • The manager will translate global or regional procurement strategies into actionable plans and deliver sub-category savings targets.
  • They will manage strategic supplier relationships, ensure contract compliance, and report on procurement metrics and supplier risks.

Matching Summary

The role involves planning and leading category initiatives for a defined sub-category globally, focusing on sourcing projects, demand management, and supplier performance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category strategy implementation
  • Supplier performance management
  • Global matrix collaboration
  • Contract management
  • Sourcing plan execution
  • Marketing agencies procurement

Nice-to-have

  • Effective communication skills
  • Stakeholder management
  • Cross-cultural collaboration
  • Negotiation skills
  • Finance management

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years procurement experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Advanced degree strongly preferred
  • Proven procurement background in marketing agencies
  • English language proficiency

Work Rights

Not specified

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