Regional Category Manager, Commercial IT

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Location: East Hanover NJ

Major accountabilities:

• Translates global divisional category strategy into US strategy.

• Lead the implementation of sourcing plans for the sub category and deliver sub-category savings targets following engagement in the target setting process.

• Provide input into the overall Category or sub-category strategy about segmentation and identification of key supplier relationships and lead business planning activities and ensure these projects are staffed and executed on a timely basis in line with the targeted goals.

• Manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category ensuring that any supplier performance risks and issues are resolved on a timely basis to end user satisfaction.

• Collect supplier information and feedback from Divisions Category teams and Business Partners and deliver Procurement Balanced Scorecard metrics for the relevant sub category.

• Create apply complete and reviews major contracts for the sub category and ensure that negotiated contracts are clearly communicated for the sub-category area and that they are consistently applied.

• Manage the budget/resource allocation for the area of responsibility.

• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Minimum Requirements:

• 10-15 years of procurement or related business experience

• Ability to execute RFPs and drive strategic negotiations with suppliers

• Experience leading Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Experience in IT procurement including Software IT services and AI/Emerging technology (preferred)

• Ability to operate in a large matrixed organization and build positive and collaborative stakeholder engagement

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive leadership

Novartis Compensation Summary:

US Salary Transparency

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $114100 and $211900 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.

There is no relocation package on offer for this role.

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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