Buyer- R&D

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Novartis AG Full time

315542BR **Buyer- R&D** Job Description 28,000 associates of more than 100 nationalities deliver high quality and affordable medicine on time, every time, safely and efficiently. The Buyer is responsible for the execution of bidding and contracting activities for/in support of assigned countries/categories according to the defined buying processes, information sharing across countries/categories to leverage best practices. The role also provides analytics and prepares reports, contributes to delivery of measurable value for Novartis, through alignment of business requirements, sourcing expertise, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity and mitigation of risk. The role supports data quality management within Procurement function according to the defined processes to identify opportunities and to support continuous improvement, assures the delivery of services according to defined KPIs and Service Levels. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -Sourcing validation and analysis from business users, country procurement organization or category managers: -Direct users on correct buying (content streams) channels if required. -Engage category teams where defined thresholds are met. -Supplier selection, requested risk analysis performance verification and update. -Supplier scoring criteria definition and documentation preparation for competitive bidding event. -Inputs collection and sharing to category managers on overall category strategy. -eSourcing event management and monitoring, supplier communication, supplier training, bidding analysis, pitch presentation organization. -Negotiations after the eSourcing event closure to reach the most competitive prices. -Recommendation to award and informing suppliers on competitive bidding results. -Finding opportunities to improve and automate recurrent processes, thus allowing greater focus on value adding activities. -Report productivity as per Procurement guidelines and support measurements / activities to improve. -Savings identification and achievement through competitive bidding process. -Identification and initiation of continuous improvement activities through analysis of historical events, performance and trends. -Contract drafting based on agreed templates; contract review and contract content approvals coordination, signature process initiation and monitoring (ink, electronic). - Post signature contract management. - Business support with unsolved delivery issues (escalation point). - Suppliers performance review coordination for key local suppliers. - Support users with documentation required to submit purchase requests. EEO Statement *The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.* Minimum requirements What you'll bring to the role: Bachelor's degree required; Business Administration/Economics/Finance/Statistics and advanced degree preferred. At least 2 years of experience of working in a global environment in a similar position of advantage. Experience of working in Procurement operations or equivalent operations. Experience in Spend reporting, analysis and optimization. Experience with eSourcing tools. Experience in supporting clients directly / managing Stakeholders. High proven interpersonal, communication & negotiation and skills. We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where youre given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where youre empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where youre surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the worlds toughest medical challenges. Imagine what you could do at Novartis Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential. Novartis are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons Division NBS Business Unit PROCUREMENT NBS Country USA Work Location Deerfield, IL Company/Legal Entity Novartis Corporation Functional Area Procurement Job Type Full Time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No ** Buyer- R&D | Novartis**

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