Head Procurement Region US

Novartis • East Hanover, NJ

2d • $225,400 - $418,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Procurement, US leads the country’s procurement organization, driving strategic goals and managing key KPIs related to productivity, compliance, processes, customer satisfaction, and talent development. The role focuses on building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers to deliver business value, while leading and developing the procurement team and its capabilities. It ensures effective communication across functions and oversees strategic decision-making within the relevant categories on a global level. As the primary procurement partner for International US, the role aligns budgets, strategies, and productivity goals, supports margin expansion initiatives, and ensures efficient end to end procurement processes and high-value solutions for business needs.

Requirements

• University/advanced degree required.
• Overall 20 Years with more than 10 years of relevant business experience.
• Preferably 10+ years of Procurement or related experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong leadership and project management experience, including managing large teams (~50 reports).
• Experience managing large-scale spend (approximately $2 billion+).
• Strong skills in communication, influencing, strategic thinking, and financial management.
• Excellent spoken and written English; additional languages are a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or other advanced qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive demand management by ensuring the right balance between business needs and organizational strategy, while identifying cost-effective solutions.
• Build and manage strong relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers, acting as the primary contact for Procurement-related topics.
• Lead sourcing and supplier relationship management, including full execution of the Source-to-Contract process and negotiations.
• Develop and implement category and US procurement strategies aligned with overall Procurement and ecosystem goals.
• Analyze value chains, apply total cost of ownership and should-cost modelling to derive strategic insights and optimize spend.
• Own productivity, cost efficiency targets, and ensure compliance with procurement policies, audits, and processes.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring quality delivery, stakeholder alignment, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, manage, and develop the Procurement team, strengthening capabilities, governance, and talent development.

Benefits

• health insurance
• life and disability coverage
• a 401(k) with company contribution
• various paid time off benefits, including vacation, sick time, and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree