Tactical Buyer – German

Job description

Job Description

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. Tactical Buyer – German, Novartis, Prague, Czech Republic.

Novartis is currently recruiting for a Tactical Buyer – German to be a part of a newly established team within our Procurement domain.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the Tactical Buyer – German is to execute the tactical buying process in support of assigned countries/categories according to the globally defined tactical buying process. Assure the delivery of services according to defined KPIs and Service Levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tactical Sourcing Request Support.
• Review/Validate Sourcing Requests in accordance with defined rules.
• Escalate requests to category teams where defined thresholds are met.
• Identify sources of supply from preferred supplier lists in accordance with category cards.
• In case there are no preferred suppliers, search for the right suppliers to perform tactical buying.
• Direct users to existing content streams for current and future ordering needs.
• Coordinate & monitor RFx processes (where required).
• Prepare and provide summary of RFx outcome and recommendation to award.
• Document and communicate final award decision
• Support users with documentation required to submit purchase requests

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:

• Minimum Bachelor degree.
• Fluent German and fluent English
• 2-7 years of experience working in a global environment in a similar position
• Experience of working in Procurement or equivalent operations
• Experience in supporting customers directly
• Experience in SAP SRM and other enterprise applications
• Excellent demonstrated communication skills

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