Sourcing Manager Facility Management Services & CAPEX

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Oversee and manage procurement activities when no category strategy is established above the strategic threshold including negotiation strategy development approval processes and effective communication.

• Provide leadership and support for sourcing execution and negotiation acting as an escalation point for buyers and ensuring successful outcomes.

• Maintain clear and consistent information flows with Regional and Category teams to identify opportunities for demand aggregation and maximize leverage.

• Ensure that operational procurement requests align with category strategies and comply with all relevant policies procedures and preferred supplier agreements.

• Assist in identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities to contribute to overall organizational efficiency.

• Balance business objectives with Novartis strategic goals ensuring the right approach for both operational excellence and company priorities.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the most effective and cost-efficient methods to achieve business objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in procurement and contract management.

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (e.g. Masters in business administration finance law or a scientific/technical discipline) strongly preferred.

• Proven background in procuring Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Services Construction & Capital Projects. Experience is Real Estate services is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within global matrixed organizations and collaborate across diverse geographies and cultures.

• Expertise in sourcing processes such as RFI/RFQ negotiation strategies project management market analysis and driving operational excellence.

• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.

• Fluent in spoken and written English; proficiency in additional languages such as German Spanish Portuguese or Russian is highly desirable.

Accessibility and accommodation:
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