SUMMARY

Location: Novartis, Prague, Czech Republic #LI-Hybrid
About the Role:
Step into a pivotal role where your expertise in procurement will shape the future of corporate spend at Novartis. As Regional Procurement Manager for corporate spend, you’ll lead strategic sourcing initiatives and drive supplier performance for high-impact projects in UK & Ireland — all from our vibrant Prague hub. This is your opportunity to influence global operations, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and bring innovation to life in a company that’s reimagining medicine.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 7–10 years of working experience in procurement, ideally within the corporate spend categories. The knowledge of UK and Ireland market is a plus.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage senior stakeholders and lead global negotiations with suppliers.
• Good understanding of operations and business culture of a multinational company.
• Team player, collaborator and ability to work in virtual teams and with remote stakeholders.
• Strong sense for independence and self-drive.
• Curious mind and high motivation to learn.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Team lead or mentoring experience would be beneficial.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead sourcing plans, negotiations and deliver savings targets aligned with category strategy.
• Develop and execute category strategies for corporate spend categories.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve performance issues promptly.
• Define specifications and support demand management for corporate spend categories.
• Drive business planning and ensure timely execution of strategic initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance using consistent KPIs and feedback loops.
• Collect and analyze supplier data across divisions and business partners.
• Create and manage major contracts, ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Communicate negotiated contracts and ensure consistent application.
• Oversee budget and total spend management and resource allocation for procurement activities.