Procurement Analyst

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Analyst, Novartis, Prague, Czech Republic

Job Summary:

Do you want to work for a Global Pharmaceutical company where you will get recognized for your hard work and commitment? Look no further, apply today. Procurement Analyst, Novartis, Prague, Czech Republic.

Novartis is currently recruiting for a Procurement Analyst to join the Procurement team to work on support of Clinical Trials

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the Procurement Analyst is to support the Global R&D Clinical Procurement Outsourcing Management team (CCOM) in the transactional contract administration of external services providers (ESP) for Phase I – IV Assuring the delivery of quality, timely and cost-effective external resources to support Novartis Group Clinical Services. Participate in projects and initiatives to ensure Clinical Contracting & Outsourcing Management (CCOM) is prepared to successfully respond to the changing needs and requirements (legal, operational, regulatory, and financial) of our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• In partnership with Outsourcing Managers, execute and manage the contractual documents needed to effect the selection of the optimal external service provider (ESP).
• Responsible for complete contract packages for clinical ESP activities. Secure all necessary approvals to ensure compliance to SOX and company procedures.
• Prepare and utilize a contracting metrics database to track: first contact with business partners, final contract sent, originals returned and other relevant KPIs.
• Process contracts, route for e-signatures, maintain files, enter data into the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) or relative contract database, scanning/ OCR multiple documents and uploading specific components of the contracts to a shared workspace for PO creation.
• Support requests and resolve contract inquiries from Clinical Contracting & Outsourcing Management team (CCOM), Finance and Clinical Payments and Req to Pay (RTP).
• Process Vendor Maintenance in ARIBA
• Process SAP inquiries for Vendor look up

About Novartis:

About the Novartis Global Service Center in Prague:
The Novartis Global Service Center (NGSC) in Prague delivers a broad variety of services to the Novartis divisions worldwide. Prague is part of a globalized network of five NGSCs, which form a successful network of services minded associates partnering with the Novartis business around the world.

Are you interested in joining an international team delivering solutions for an ever increasing demand in the healthcare industry? You will have the opportunity to join projects with a global scope and meet colleagues from all over the world. English is our working language. We are looking for candidates combining professional expertise and excellent interpersonal skills to interact with our colleagues in different cultures, countries and time zones.

Our mission is to care and cure; We want to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to prevent and cure diseases, to ease suffering and to enhance the quality of life. We also want to provide a shareholder return that reflects outstanding performance and to adequately reward those who invest their money, their time and their ideas in our company.

Benefits of Working for Novartis:
Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Strong work/life balance, flexible working hours
Pension/risk life insurance scheme
5 weeks paid holiday
Cafeteria employee benefit program
Public transportation allowance
Plus additional benefits

‘I came for the job, I stay for the culture’

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• University Degree or equivalent
• Fluent English – Oral and written
• Experience in Drug Development in Pharmaceutical Industry preferred or relevant industry experience. Global multi-culture experience is preferred.
• Understanding of the clinical development process and understanding of the management of clinical trials.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in computer systems.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Solid problem solving skills.

Novartis are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.