Global Category Manager Marketing Agencies

Novartis

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5 years procurement experience
Marketing agency category background
Global matrix organization collaboration
Novartis is seeking a Global Category Manager for Marketing Agencies to lead and implement category initiatives and sourcing projects on a global scale. The role requires strong procurement experience, particularly within marketing agencies, and excellent communication skills to manage senior stakeholders effectively

Job Summary

  • The role involves translating global divisional category strategies into actionable sub-category plans to drive savings targets.
  • Candidates will manage strategic supplier relationships and implement consistent key performance indicators to ensure end-user satisfaction.
  • The position requires leading sourcing projects and creating major contracts for a spend volume of $200-$400 million.

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Novartis is seeking a Global Category Manager for Marketing Agencies to lead and implement category initiatives and sourcing projects on a global scale. The role requires strong procurement experience, particularly within marketing agencies, and excellent communication skills to manage senior stakeholders effectively.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years procurement experience
  • Marketing agency category background
  • Global matrix organization collaboration
  • Senior stakeholder management
  • Contract negotiation and creation

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced degree preferred
  • Innovation activity leadership
  • Cross-cultural communication skills
  • Strategic segmentation expertise

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years in procurement & contract management
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Proven background in marketing agency procurement

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