Job Description Summary
The Procurement Team Manager – TPRM Operations is sought in order to develop and manage the service delivery teams that will ensure operational effectiveness of the TPRM process on a global, cross divisional basis. The Procurement Team Manager – TPRM Operations is responsible for supporting and managing a team to deliver TPRM Service which may sit across multiple regions. Further the Procurement Team Manager – TPRM Operations is responsible for the ways of working, and owns the team on a business as usual basis. Procurement Team Manager – TPRM Operations drives continuous improvement projects by effective team management and responsible resource allocation
Job Description
Major Accountabilities
Lead and manage global operations teams to ensure effective execution of TPRM operations across regions.
Establish and monitor performance metrics and KPIs to track team output, quality, and service efficiency Drive continuous improvement and change management initiatives to enhance processes and operational effectiveness.
Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of TPRM services, meeting SLA commitments and organizational standards
Oversee workload planning and resource allocation to maximize productivity and service center performance.
Manage third-party vendors and external risk assessors, ensuring performance meets quality and timeline expectations.
Strengthen governance through reporting, risk tracking, and escalation management, providing insights to leadership.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of TPRM processes.
Minimum Requirements
University/Advanced degree is required.
8 -10 years preferably leading service domains across several regions.
High level of experience in project, change and risk management; high level of experience managing people and teams within a matrix organization and across geographies and cultures
Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!
Learn more here:
https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
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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Skills Desired
People Management, Stakeholder Management, Third Party Risk ManagementSkills Required
- University/Advanced degree
- 8-10 years of experience leading service domains across regions
- Experience in project, change, and risk management
- Experience managing people and teams within a matrix organization
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novartis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novartis.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as a strong overall package, supported by medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside FSAs/HSAs and disability and life coverage. Mental-health support is reinforced through an employee assistance program with psychological support and a network of mental health first aiders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, with an automatic company contribution plus dollar-for-dollar matching in the 401(k). Additional retirement funding is described through an age-based defined contribution program and access to an employee share purchase plan discount.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are framed as robust, including a global minimum of paid parental leave for new parents following birth or adoption. Added supports include domestic partner coverage, dependent-care resources, and benefits such as adoption assistance and child/elder care options.
Novartis Insights
What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
