Global IT Category Manager

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is Novartis' global research organization and is committed to discovering innovative medicines that cure disease and improve human health. By conducting more relevant and predictable drug discovery that can yield new and better medicines for patients, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is redefining drug discovery in the post-genomic era. Over the past four years, Novartis Pharmaceuticals has had the greatest number of new molecular entities approved by the US FDA. With its broad focus on diseases for which there is a need for better medical therapies, and with over 3,000 talented, dedicated research scientists worldwide, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is well-positioned to ensure Novartis maintains its strong pipeline and highly successful track record in new drug discovery. Novartis Institutes has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts (headquarters); Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; East Hanover, NJ; Vienna, Austria; Tsukuba, Japan and Emeryville, California. Novartis Institutes' Cambridge facilities encompass 950,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Research in cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, ophthalmology and muscle disease is headquartered in Cambridge. In addition, Cambridge is home to the following platform technologies: Global Discovery Chemistry, Functional Genomics, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, and Models of Disease Center. In order to attract and develop an exceptionally talented and committed staff, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research offers an innovative and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, insurance, savings, retirement, and work/life benefits. The Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) is Novartis global research organization, and is committed to discovering innovative medicines to cure disease and improve human health. With its top talent located in eight Institutes around the world, NIBR is committed to leveraging knowledge it gains from innovative research and discoveries made at leading academic institutions and biotechnology companies. The Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA hub of the Novartis Institutes complements high performing Novartis Research centers around the world. This is a proactive and comprehensive approach to the rapidly changing science that drives the world of science and drug discovery. With a substantial investment in R & D and one of the best pipelines in the industry, Novartis has a long and proven track record of innovative science and drug discovery. Informed by clinical insights from its translational medicine team, NIBR is using modern science and technology to discover new medicines for patients worldwide. Over the past several years, Novartis has had the greatest number of new molecular entities approved by the FDA for clinical use in the US. With its ongoing focus on diseases with unmet medical needs, NIBR scientists ensure that Novartis maintains its robust pipeline and successful track record in innovative drug discovery.Sourcing in NovartisNovartis organizes its Sourcing function along the divisional structure of the company, but with a functional leadership that provides a wider network of Sourcing professionals across the whole group. Our aim is to attract high potential talent to our organization and then grow that talent through training, on the job experience, stretch assignments and personal development.The Global IT Category Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of effective strategies to manage assigned categories and projects to achieve value improvement goals. This role will focus on sourcing projects within the Global IT Category to deliver value improvements in line with NITAS (IT Department) strategy through market analysis and evaluation and supplier negotiation. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will work to establish supplier performance metrics and develop risk management plans; makes decisions with internal partners on indirect sourcing Assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, Cost, Innovation, and Regulatory (AQSCIR) terms for the lowest total cost of ownership.Primary Responsibilities: Contribute to the development of the IT sourcing strategy for NITAS Lead and manage the strategic sourcing activity on key IT projects, including development and stakeholder sign off Source Plans. Identify and manage relationships with key IT and functional stakeholders across NITAS and Finance Identify, analyze and manage delivery of other sub-category opportunities within the IT category. Develop a baseline cost model for savings capture and tracking Implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes and performance metrics for key external supplier relationships Interface with other NIBR sites and other Divisional organizations to ensure ongoing compliance to strategies Contribute to the wider IT sourcing network within Novartis. Build category knowledge database and market intelligence.Key Metrics & dimensions: Project deliverables e.g. cost savings, projects delivered on time, reduced complexity Source plan strategies signed off by key stakeholders Level of compliance to strategy Development of clear category structure Supplier Relationship Management process implemented including performance measurement and development Category spend of $70mQualificationsMinimum Requirements:" MBA preferred with a minimum of 10 years Sourcing experience including initiating and developing major IT sourcing projects" Experience with supplier management programs" Strategy development including ability to adapt concepts to a specific environment" Relationship building, both with suppliers and internal customers" Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly with IT customers, results orientated, customer focused" Advanced negotiating skills Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V Job ID: 38973BR