Procurement Operation Excellence Manager

Job Description Summary -To be responsible for multiple categories in one country OR one cross divisional category in one country part of the Category aligned teams. May lead the delivery of individual projects defined as part of the Annual Category Plan; to focus on project delivery with activities including requirements gathering, market analysis, qualifying and selecting suppliers with the relevant Business Partners and stakeholders, as well as non-sourcing projects such as demand management and process improvement.

Job Description Job Description Major accountabilities: Support spend transparency from Aladdin and Pandas to generate insights and align the 3-year Procurement strategy and roadmap. Support cross-functional Procurement projects Maintain procurement KPI tracking for business reviews Prepare key updates and strategic deliverables for Procurement leadership Help communicate strategic priorities, performance updates, and key highlights to Procurement associates and stakeholders.

Contribute to operational excellence initiatives and projects, including standardization, automation, digital/AI enablement, and continuous improvement. Organize and facilitate governance forums and leadership workshops to support effective decision-making and execution.

Minimum Requirements: Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree with an MBA Work experience in the pharmaceuticals / life sciences or consulting industry 4–7 years of overall experience Experience in top-tier consulting firms / analytics experience Project management and stakeholder engagement Skills: Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. Effective communication skills with keen attention to detail. Comfortable working in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment. Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.

Languages : English. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Please include the job requisition number in your message Skills Desired Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Negotiating, Root Cause Analysis And Problem-Solving, Vendor Management