Procurement Manager Capital Projects with German

Job Description Summary
Step into a pivotal role where your expertise in procurement will shape the future of capital investments at Novartis. As Procurement Manager for Capital Projects, you'll lead strategic sourcing initiatives and drive supplier performance for high-impact projects in Switzerland with daily use of German language - all from our vibrant Prague hub. This is your opportunity to influence global operations, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and bring innovation to life in a company that's reimagining medicine.

Location: Novartis, Prague, Czech Republic #LI-Hybrid

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing plans, negotiations and deliver savings targets aligned with category strategy.
• Develop and execute category strategies for capital investment projects.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve performance issues promptly.
• Define specifications and support demand management for capital projects.
• Drive business planning and ensure timely execution of strategic initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance using consistent KPIs and feedback loops.
• Collect and analyze supplier data across divisions and business partners.
• Create and manage major contracts, ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Communicate negotiated contracts and ensure consistent application.
• Oversee budget and total spend management up to USD 100M and resource allocation for procurement activities.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of working in Procurement and/or knowledge of Real Estate Facility Services (REFS) capital projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage senior stakeholders and lead global negotiations with suppliers mainly from Switzerland.
• Excellent knowledge of German and English language.
• Good understanding of operations and business culture of multinational company.
• Ability to work in virtual teams and with remote stakeholders.
• Strong sense for independence and self-drive.
• Curious mind and high motivation to learn.

Benefits & Rewards

Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement); 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program - choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired
Effective Communication, Finance Management, Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Managing Resources, Negotiating