About the role
Job Description Summary
Location: HyderabadThis role will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic priorities for Novartis Procurement, ensuring alignment with the Novartis Operations Strategy. The main purpose will be the active management and governance of strategic projects to facilitate the operational needs of the organization
Job Description
Major Accountabilities
Primary responsibility is to plan and support development of Procurement strategy and to lead key business projects for Procurement, with the aim of maximizing value, reducing external spend and securing future competitiveness
Lead spend transparency from Aladdin and Pandas to generate insights and align the 3-year Procurement strategy and roadmap.
Collaborate with Procurement towers for various internal and external engagement
Stakeholder management with other units e.g. Strategy & Growth, Finance BPS, Corporate reporting
Communicate and support change management where required.
Support cross-functional Procurement projects and coach other team members
Maintain procurement KPI tracking for business reviews
Prepare key updates and strategic deliverables for Procurement leadership
Help communicate strategic priorities, performance updates, and key highlights to Procurement associates and stakeholders.
Lead operational excellence initiatives and projects, including standardization, automation, digital/AI enablement, and continuous improvement.
Organize and facilitate governance forums and leadership workshops to support effective decision-making and execution.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with an MBA (preferably IIMs, ISB, or any other Top Tier)
Work experience in the pharmaceuticals / life sciences or consulting industry 8–12 years of overall experience
Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint with strong storytelling skills
Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. Effective communication skills with keen attention to detail.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment.
Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
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!
Learn more here:
https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here:
https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Skills Desired
Aplyr's read
Novartis is a Swiss-based global healthcare leader, known for its focus on innovative medicines and commitment to addressing patient needs through diverse roles.
What's promising
- •Novartis invests heavily in research and development, driving innovation in pharmaceuticals.
- •The company offers a wide range of global career opportunities across various fields.
- •Strong focus on cutting-edge therapies, including gene therapy and AI-driven solutions.
What to watch
- •Regulatory challenges can impact the speed of drug approval and market entry.
- •High competition in the pharmaceutical industry requires constant innovation to maintain market position.
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
Why Novartis
- •Novartis has a robust pipeline of innovative medicines, setting it apart in the healthcare sector.
- •The company emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture across its global operations.
- •Novartis is a leader in digital transformation within pharmaceuticals, integrating AI and data science.
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About Novartis
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide. It focuses on innovative medicines, generics, and eye care.
