Head Procurement Region US

Band

Level 8

Job Description Summary

The Head of Procurement US leads the countrys procurement organization with focus on the commercial category driving strategic goals and managing key KPIs related to productivity compliance processes customer satisfaction and talent development. The role focuses on building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers to deliver business value while leading and developing the procurement team and its capabilities. It ensures effective communication across functions and oversees strategic decision-making within the relevant categories on a global level. As the primary procurement partner for International US the role aligns budgets strategies and productivity goals supports margin expansion initiatives and ensures efficient end to end procurement processes and high-value solutions for business needs.

Job Description

Location: East Hanover NJ

Major accountabilities:

• Drive demand management by ensuring the right balance between business needs and organizational strategy while identifying cost-effective solutions.

• Build and manage strong relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers acting as the primary contact for Procurement-related topics.

• Lead sourcing and supplier relationship management including full execution of the Source-to-Contract process and negotiations.

• Develop and implement category and US procurement strategies aligned with overall Procurement and ecosystem goals.

• Analyze value chains apply total cost of ownership and should-cost modelling to derive strategic insights and optimize spend.

• Own productivity cost efficiency targets and ensure compliance with procurement policies audits and processes.

• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes ensuring quality delivery stakeholder alignment customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

• Lead manage and develop the Procurement team strengthening capabilities governance and talent development.

Minimum Requirements

• University/advanced degree required.

• Masters degree or other advanced qualification preferred.

• Overall 20 Years with more than 10 years of relevant business experience.

• Significant experience in Indirect Commercial- Marketing agency is required.

• Preferably 10 years of Procurement or related experience within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong leadership and project management experience including managing large teams (50 reports).

• Experience managing large-scale spend (approximately $2 billion).

• Strong skills in communication influencing strategic thinking and financial management.

• Excellent spoken and written English; additional languages are a plus.

Novartis Compensation Summary:

US Salary Transparency

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225400 and $418600 annually; however while salary ranges are effective at the time of posting fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location experience level knowledge skills and abilities.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements where applicable including discretionary bonuses and a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Eligible employees may receive benefits such as health insurance life and disability coverage a 401(k) with company contribution and various paid time off benefits including vacation sick time and parental leave. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended.

If hired the employee will be employed in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or other compensation programs at any time based on business or market factors.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Range

$225400.00 - $418600.00

Skills Desired

Leadership Procurement