Buyer (mandarin Speaker)

Novartis UK

Selangor, Malaysia
Hybrid
Mandarin and english communication
Sap, ariba, microsoft excel proficiency
End-to-end sourcing activities
The Buyer is responsible for the execution of bidding and contracting activities for/in support of assigned countries/categories according to the defined buying processes

Job Summary

  • The Buyer is responsible for the execution of bidding and contracting activities for/in support of assigned countries/categories according to the defined buying processes.
  • The role also provides analytics and prepares reports, contributes to delivery of measurable value for Novartis, through alignment of business requirements, sourcing expertise, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity and mitigation of risk.
  • Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Matching Summary

The Buyer is responsible for the execution of bidding and contracting activities for/in support of assigned countries/categories according to the defined buying processes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mandarin and English communication
  • SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • End-to-end sourcing activities
  • Contract drafting and management
  • Supplier performance review coordination
  • Negotiating skills

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborating across boundaries
  • Operations management execution
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Customer Needs Analysis

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree
  • At least 2 years of relevant working experience
  • Mandarin & English communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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