Choose LocationChoose Location### SummaryThe Sourcing Manager - 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.**Accessibility and accommodation:** Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.**Why Novartis:****Join our Novartis Network:****Benefits and Rewards:** Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:**Why Novartis:****Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.Czech RepublicREQ-10072533### Sourcing Manager - Facility Management Services & CAPEXREQ-10072533### Sourcing Manager - Facility Management Services & CAPEX
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