Global Category Manager - Consumables

Novartis
Novartis
Barcelona, SpainOn-siteCompetitiveAdded 2 months ago

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Job Description Summary

The Global Category Manager Consumables plans and leads all strategic aspects of the category across divisions on a Global level and develops proposals for strategic business decisions. The role provides high value procurement solutions to the business and category strategies; support third party vendor selection, vendor development, technology management and performance measurement activities. The successful candidate will ensure best-in-class delivery of external services and products in the Consumables category to support projects and to realize year-on-year productivity improvements, cost savings, and process improvements.

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Job Description

Major accountabilities:

  • Drive implementation of strategic goals in line with overall organisational and procurement objectives.

  • Plan, organise, and oversee projects, ensuring effective coordination of priorities, resources, and stakeholders.

  • Manage budgets, resource allocation, and constraints to achieve optimal project outcomes.

  • Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, and organisational standards throughout project execution.

  • Identify and address risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.

  • Apply analytical and project management skills to support business objectives.

  • Utilise digital tools and systems to enhance project planning, tracking, and reporting.

  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

  • Deliver results that meet project scope, budget, and timeline expectations.

  • Promote continual improvement and contribute to process optimisation across functions.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 5-10 years of relevant business experience in large corporate organizations (industry specific experience is a plus).

  • Preferably 5-10 experience in Procurement or other related experience within the pharmaceutical industry - Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy, Large Molecule Drug Substance, Drug Product, Sterile Fill & Finish - preferably in category management, supplier management, or related area (Technical operations, Supply chain,.

  • University/Advanced degree is required.

  • Master's Degree/other advanced degree in the Nature or Life Sciences, or Economicsis preferred.

  • Strong leadership skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Expertise in organization dynamics and culture, ability to gain trust and confidence at all levels in the organization, leadership and project management experience

Languages :

  • English.

Benefits and Rewards:

Company Pension Plan, Life and Accidental Insurance, Meals Allowance or Canteen in the office, Flexible working hours. Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally:Novartis Life Handbook

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis:Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Skills Desired

Effective Communication, Finance Management, Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Managing Resources, Negotiating
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