.senior us category manager patient support servicesjob id req-10033993feb 19, 2025location: mexico city #hybridsummarylead the procurement us category organization of patient support services maximizing value through global, regional, and local sourcing strategies.
will lead and support a team who provides guidance on procurement processes, systems, and strategies to all internal stakeholders with the aim of leveraging a competitive advantage to novartis through our suppliers.
take care of the motivation and development of the team.major accountabilitiesresponsible for developing category sourcing strategies for all demands from the business and ensuring alignment with stakeholders and best practices of the market.ensure the development of annual procurement business plans and tactical plans in line with agreed sourcing strategy, ensuring full alignment with divisional and group targets, and set stretch targets for the team, benchmarking against best in class external organizations, and measuring achievement of objectives against kpis.identification of sourcing strategies (preferred suppliers, outsourcing) and manage relationships with key stakeholders and external suppliers, exerting significant influence to drive procurement initiatives.lead and ensure the establishment of contracts with suppliers to secure business continuity of services/materials with the most effective cost, terms, and commercial conditions.
contracts must meet specified quality and service levels and ensure that savings are tracked according to group guidelines.lead the implementation and utilization of procurement systems and tools, ensuring consistent tracking of savings and other procurement kpis according to group policies.ensure that global procurement guidelines are followed for every sourcing strategy.ensure senior management information is delivered in the right quality according to deadlines.lead, motivate, and maintain a healthy team environment for the team (4 or 5 associates).
ensure merit increases, yearly targets, and talent information are completed on time.university/advanced degree is required.
master's degree/phd is preferred.preferably > 8-10 years of relevant experience in procurement/business patient support activities/programs or equivalent.preferably > 8-10 years of experience in procurement in sourcing category contract and supplier management.
good knowledge of ariba (system).experience working with the us market.
knowledge of us regulations that impact patient support programs, health insurance, or the health system.strong and effective written and verbal communication in english.positive attitude and high level of energy to proactively ensure execution.cross-cultural experience, collaborating across boundaries, critical negotiations, strong leadership, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, resilience, and learning agility.people leadership with excellent soft skills and experience managing small to medium teams (max 10 people)