The role provides high value procurement solutions to the business and supports third party vendor selection, vendor development, technology management and performance measurement activities
Job Summary
The role provides high value procurement solutions to the business and supports third party vendor selection, vendor development, technology management and performance measurement activities.
It ensures best-in-class delivery of external services and products in the Data, Digital & IT Software Category with year-on-year productivity improvements, cost savings, and process improvements in close collaboration with stakeholders.
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities they serve.
Matching Summary
The role provides high value procurement solutions to the business and supports third party vendor selection, vendor development, technology management and performance measurement activities.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
IT Software Category Management
Procurement and Contract Negotiation
Supplier Relationship Management
Project Management
Stakeholder Management to CxO level
AI Software Procurement Expertise
Nice-to-have
Cross-divisional Category Leadership
Data Rights and IP Ownership Negotiation
Cost Savings and Process Improvements
Hybrid Work Environment
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Key Requirements
10-15 years IT related experience
5-10 years Procurement or Software Category experience
Experience negotiating with Enterprise software publishers