Job Description Summary
-To plan and lead Category initiatives for a clearly defined sub-category globally OR one category regionally OR all categories in one country OR multiple cross-unit categories in one country; to develop the sub-category strategy as part of the wider Category Strategy; to lead proactive sourcing projects, specification definition and demand management, as well as manage sub-category-specific supplier performance and innovation activities.Job Description
Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. By creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!
To be responsible for management of sourcing activities, contracting and supplier relationship for multiple categories within Professional Services/ Corporate Services for global category team. May lead the delivery of individual projects defined as part of the Annual Category Plan; to focus on project delivery with activities including requirements gathering, market analysis, qualifying & selecting suppliers with the relevant Business Partners and stakeholders, negotiation and administration of category frame contracts and project agreements. Engaged on need-to basis for non-sourcing projects such as demand management and process improvement.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Manage Contracts: Create, apply, finalize, and review major contracts, ensuring clarity, consistency, and support throughout their lifecycle.
Supplier Selection: Identify and support optimal suppliers for projects and develop optimized supplier portfolios for each category.
Spend Analysis & Portfolio Tracking: Analyze category spend data and track contract expiration profiles to support strategic decisions.
Senior Leadership Collaboration: Communicate with senior leaders, including C-level executives, regarding project needs and progress.
Strategy Implementation: Oversee global category strategies locally, align sourcing plans with procurement teams, and ensure optimal approaches.
Supplier Management: Support or manage supplier relationships, purchases, and commercial conditions globally.
Performance Monitoring: Implement KPIs for sub-category suppliers, evaluate performance, and report findings.
Data Collection & KPI Tracking: Gather supplier feedback from various regions and contribute to KPI tracking and savings targets.
What you’ll bring to the role:
Essential Requirements:
Global company environment experience with regional or local portfolio management
Experience with managing marketing and sales category
Being able to act independently for assigned projects
Knowledge of P2P process - project, contract and tender management
Cooperation between teams and various levels, functions and vendors (vendor performance management)
Representing the organization – being able to communicate with senior leadership
Contract and price negotiation experience including Terms and Conditions negotiation
Fluent English written and spoken (C1)
Preferred: purchasing and contract system experience
What you’ll receive:
Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary
Risk Life Insurance
5-week holiday per year (1 week above the Labor Law requirement)
Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus CZ in the amount of 12,000 CZK per year
Meal vouchers in amount of 120 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company)
Multisport Card
Premium Health Care Program
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!
The future is ours to shape!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are 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
Effective Communication, Finance Management, Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Managing Resources, NegotiatingTop Skills
What We Do
Sandoz is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines.
Our Purpose is to pioneer access to medicines for patients globally. We are on a mission to drive innovation in the healthcare industry by freeing up resources sustainably and responsibly while continuing to address global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance.
We are present in more than 100 countries and our medicines serve some 500 million people every year. We have two main global businesses: Generics - divided between standard generics and complex generics - and Biosimilars.
