Choose LocationChoose Location### SummaryThe Sourcing Manager
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- Facility Management Services & CAPEX is responsible for aligning globally and locally with respective REFS (Real Estate & Facility Management Services), Finance and Procurement Stakeholders (Business Partners) to implement Procurement projects and strategies to realized key productivity targets.
Provides end-to-end category and project management in the areas of Facility Management & Construction (plus Capital Projects).
This is done through alignment of business requirements, operational excellence, strategic sourcing and negotiation expertise, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity and mitigation of risk.
Relocation Support: This role will be preferably based in Prague, Czech Republic or Barcelona, Spain.
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support, please only apply if accessible.
#LI-Hybrid### About the Role
**Major accountabilities:
*** Oversee and manage procurement activities when no category strategy is established above the strategic threshold, including negotiation strategy development, approval processes, and effective communication.
* Provide leadership and support for sourcing execution and negotiation, acting as an escalation point for buyers and ensuring successful outcomes.
* Maintain clear and consistent information flows with Regional and Category teams to identify opportunities for demand aggregation and maximize leverage.
* Ensure that operational procurement requests align with category strategies and comply with all relevant policies, procedures, and preferred supplier agreements.
* Assist in identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities to contribute to overall organizational efficiency.
* Balance business objectives with Novartis' strategic goals, ensuring the right approach for both operational excellence and company priorities.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the most effective and cost-efficient methods to achieve business objectives.
**Minimum Requirements:
*** Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement and contract management.
* Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (e.g., Master's in business administration, finance, law, or a scientific/technical discipline) strongly preferred.
* Proven background in procuring Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Services, Construction & Capital Projects.
Experience is Real Estate services is a plus.
* Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within global, matrixed organizations, and collaborate across diverse geographies and cultures.
* Expertise in sourcing processes such as RFI/RFQ, negotiation strategies, project management, market analysis, and driving operational excellence.
* Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
* Fluent in spoken and written English; proficiency in additional languages such as German, Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian is highly desirable.
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- Facility Management Services & CAPEXREQ-10072533### Sourcing Manager
- Facility Management Services & CAPEX