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Operations Executive - Procurement

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Novartis

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • Hyderabad, +1

AI generated summary

  • You should have 8+ years in strategic sourcing for labs, strong negotiation skills, vendor management experience, and the ability to analyze customer needs and solve problems in a dynamic environment.
  • You will drive global category strategies, implement sourcing plans, manage supplier relationships, track performance metrics, and address supplier issues to ensure optimal procurement efficiency.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an institute of repute. Fluent English (oral and written).
  • 8+yrs of relevant experience in strategic sourcing catering the requirements of Lab.
  • Collaborating across boundaries.
  • Cross Cultural Experience.
  • Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies.
  • Good in Negotiating.
  • Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving.
  • Vendor Management.
  • Operations Management and Execution.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Global category strategy at site level.
  • Implementation of sourcing plans for the sub-category & deliver sub-category savings targets following engagement in the target setting process.
  • Category segmentation and identification of key supplier relationships or may directly control purchases with respect to supplier choice, timing and commercial conditions on a local basis (may vary between divisions depending on way spend is controlled).
  • Supplier/Partner management
  • Categorization of partners and reporting performance.
  • Procurement Balanced Scorecard metrics for the relevant sub-category.
  • Manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships, 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.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Operations Executive - Procurement?

The primary responsibility is to support the Analytical lab at Genome Valley, Shamirpet Site, working closely with the Analytical Scientist to coordinate vendor requirements.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A graduate from an institute of repute with fluent English (oral and written) is required, along with 8+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing for laboratory needs.

What skills are essential for the Operations Executive in this position?

Essential skills include good negotiating, root cause analysis, problem-solving, vendor management, and excellent organizational skills.

Is experience in cross-cultural environments necessary for this role?

Yes, cross-cultural experience is needed, as the role requires collaborating across boundaries.

What type of work environment can I expect in this role?

You can expect a dynamic and constantly changing work environment where you will need to prioritize tasks effectively.

Is this position a full-time opportunity?

Yes, this position is a full-time opportunity.

Where is this position located?

The position is located in Hyderabad, India.

Are there benefits available for employees in this role?

Yes, there are various benefits available, which you can learn about in the Novartis benefits and rewards handbook.

Will I be collaborating with external vendors?

Yes, vendor management and maintaining supplier relationships are key responsibilities of this role.

What should I do if I need accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process?

If you need reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to [email protected] with your request and contact information, including the job requisition number.

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Employees

Mission & Purpose

Novartis is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a leading global medicines company, we use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. In our quest to find new medicines, we consistently rank among the world’s top companies investing in research and development. Novartis products reach nearly 800 million people globally and we are finding innovative ways to expand access to our latest treatments. Around 108,000 people of more than 140 nationalities work at Novartis around the world.

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