The Buyer is responsible for the execution of bidding and contracting activities for/in support of assigned countries/categories according to the defined buying processes, information sharing across countries/categories to leverage standard methodologies. The role also provides analytics and prepares reports, supplies to delivery of measurable value for Novartis, through alignment of business requirements, sourcing expertise, supplier market intelligence, financial efficiency and mitigation of risk. The role supports data quality management within Procurement function according to the defined processes to find opportunities and to support continuous improvement, assures the delivery of services according to defined important metrics and Service Levels
About the Role Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Sourcing validation and analysis from business users, country procurement organization or category managers: Direct users on accurate buying (content streams) channels if required.
• Engage category teams where defined thresholds are met. Activities scope and sourcing plan definition, opportunity analysis.
• Supplier selection requested risk analysis performance verification and update and Contract drafting based on agreed templates.
• Full terms and conditions or contractual terms' negotiation. Contract review and contract content approvals coordination, signature process initiation and monitoring (ink, electronic).
• Perform consistency checks and corrective actions (e.g. preferred vendors and related contract coverage).
• Supports the development of executive management reporting and business performance reviews, collaboration with SMEs to ensure clarity and consistency ensure transparency and consistency on various performance metrics. What you'll bring to the role:
• University/Advanced degree in Business Administration/Economics/Engineering is required.
• 2 + years of experience of working in a global environment in a similar position of advantage. hands on in Procurement operations or equivalent operations.
• Experience in reporting & sophisticated analytical and presentation tools and in Spend reporting, analysis and optimization.
• Experience with eSourcing tools. Good understanding of operations and business culture of multinational company.
• Ability to work in virtual teams and with remote collaborators. Experience in supporting clients directly / leading Collaborators.
• High confirmed interpersonal, communication & negotiation and skills. Sophisticated Analytical & Conceptual Thinking, organizational skills, results oriented and proactive.
• Proficient spoken and written English and good to have other foreign languages
Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!
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Division Operations
Business Unit Pharmaceuticals
Location Malaysia
Site Selangor
Company / Legal Entity MY01 (FCRS = MY001) Novartis Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (******** )
Functional Area Procurement
Job Type Full time
Employment Type Regular
Shift Work No
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