Regional Category Manager, Commercial IT

Novartis • East Hanover, NJ

3d • $114,100 - $211,900 • Onsite

About The Position

To plan and lead Category initiatives for Commercial IT procurement in the United States; to develop the US sub-category strategy as part of the wider Global Category Strategy; to lead proactive sourcing projects, specification definition and demand management, as well as manage sub-category-specific supplier performance and innovation activities.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of procurement or related business experience
• Ability to execute RFP's and drive strategic negotiations with suppliers
• Experience leading Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Ability to operate in a large, matrixed organization and build positive and collaborative stakeholder engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive leadership

Nice To Haves

• Experience in IT procurement, including Software, IT services and AI/Emerging technology (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Translates global divisional category strategy into US strategy.
• Lead the implementation of sourcing plans for the sub category and deliver sub-category savings targets following engagement in the target setting process.
• Provide input into the overall Category or sub-category strategy about segmentation and identification of key supplier relationships, and lead business planning activities and ensure these projects are staffed and executed on a timely basis in line with the targeted goals.
• Manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships, and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, ensuring that any supplier performance risks and issues are resolved on a timely basis to end user satisfaction.
• Collect supplier information and feedback from Divisions, Category teams and Business Partners, and deliver Procurement Balanced Scorecard metrics for the relevant sub category.
• Create, apply, complete and reviews major contracts for the sub category, and ensure that negotiated contracts are clearly communicated for the sub-category area and that they are consistently applied.
• Manage the budget/resource allocation for the area of responsibility.
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.
• Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable).

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed