In this role, you will lead category strategy and sourcing decisions that directly strengthen Novartis Technical Operations manufacturing sites and Real Estate and Facility Services across Japan
Job Summary
In this role, you will lead category strategy and sourcing decisions that directly strengthen Novartis Technical Operations manufacturing sites and Real Estate and Facility Services across Japan.
Partnering closely with stakeholders, you will translate business needs into compliant, high-impact procurement solutions that drive year-on-year productivity, cost savings, and continuous improvement.
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Matching Summary
In this role, you will lead category strategy and sourcing decisions that directly strengthen Novartis Technical Operations manufacturing sites and Real Estate and Facility Services across Japan.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Category strategy leadership
Indirect procurement for manufacturing sites
End-to-end Source-to-Contract execution
Compliance and risk management
Data-driven negotiation
SAP Ariba and Office 365 experience
Bilingual English and Japanese proficiency
Nice-to-have
Project management of complex initiatives
Stakeholder collaboration
Continuous process improvement
Supplier performance analysis
Cost optimization
Productivity enhancement
Key Requirements
University degree in business, engineering, or related field
More than five years of procurement or category management experience
Experience in indirect procurement for manufacturing or facility services
Strong project management skills
Business-level proficiency in English and Japanese