Global & HQ Marketing Procurement Head

Prague - Czech Republic

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

To lead the global procurement strategy and execution for Marketing categories. This role is responsible for managing a global spend of approximately USD 800 million leading a team of 10-13 professionals and delivering maximum business value by aligning global regional and local sourcing strategies. The role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders across Novartis ensuring that category strategies are developed aligned and implemented consistently across the US and Top International Markets.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop and own the Global Category Strategy for Marketing Procurement Globally ensuring alignment with Novartis Global Procurement strategies and business objectives.
Align global strategy with local and regional procurement teams ensuring effective implementation across markets (focus on US and International Top Markets).
Manage and develop a high-performing team procurement professionals fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.
Drive strategic supplier relationships ensuring best-in-class partnerships with agencies to deliver value innovation and competitive advantage.
Partner with senior business stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies fully support business needs and long-term objectives.
Deliver measurable cost efficiencies value creation and process improvements while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and standards.
Negotiate and oversee global agreements with marketing agencies balancing cost quality innovation and risk management.
Provide thought leadership on trends in marketing procurement ensuring Novartis remains at the forefront of best practices in supplier management and sourcing.

What youll bring to the role:

Strong proven track record in Procurement Leadership (regional or global) ideally within Marketing category.
Strong experience in cross-country and cross-functional environments
Deep understanding of Marketing landscape
Demonstrated success in strategic negotiations supplier relationship management and senior stakeholder engagement
Strong financial and commercial acumen.
Experience in developing and implementing category strategies with measurable business impact.
People leadership experience managing and developing large diverse teams across multiple geographies.
Strong background in project and change management

Youll receive (Applicable to Czech Republic):

Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Car allowance/Company Car; MultiSport Card Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: Desired

Effective Communication Finance Management Influencing And Persuading Strategic Thinking And Planning

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Job Description SummaryTo lead the global procurement strategy and execution for Marketing categories. This role is responsible for managing a global spend of approximately USD 800 million leading a team of 10-13 professionals and delivering maximum business value by aligning global regional and loc...