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Tactical Buyer with German

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, Novartis, Prague, Czech Republic.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Tactical Buyer with Compliance role is to execute the tactical buying process; to plan and execute end-to-end Procurement related controls to ensure compliance with Novartis control framework and country law and support users with compliance with the processes. This all for / in support of assigned countries/categories according to the globally defined processes.

Key Responsibilities

Tactical Sourcing & Contracting

• Review/Validate Sourcing Requests in accordance with defined rules, direct users on correct buying channels
• Identify sources of supply from preferred supplier lists, search for the new suppliers if needed
• Coordinate & monitor RFx processes (where required)
• Prepare and provide summary of RFx outcome and recommendation to award
• Document and communicate final award decision
• Negotiate and Agree contact conditions
• Support users with documentation required to submit purchase requests Compliance controls
• Prepare the controls per given timelines and parameters – extract data from the system, execute reports, cooperate with local process owners and other stakeholders

Supplier Qualification

• Process on-boarding workflows for new supplier qualifications
• Coordinate Anti-Bribery reviews on suppliers
• Process questionnaires for confirmed cases and interact with supplier in case of problems or questions
• Check whether the questionnaire was fully completed and whether the required additional documents have been submitted by the Third Party
• Verify the input in the questionnaire against the submitted additional documents
• Analyze and review questionnaire and additional documents, in particular for red flags

Conduct back-ground research for ownership and legal history of third party

• Record and maintain documents collected (e.g. questionnaire, reports, evidence of any additional inquiry, internet search, OS, financial due diligence, etc.)
• Complete Due Diligence Checklist and the Due Diligence Executive Summary
• Update and maintain local supplier registers for country divisions
• Follow-up on deviations and document final outcome
• Report periodically on process performance partnering with in country stakeholders
• Participate in Compliance review Trainings in collaboration with the Countries
• Participate in country conference calls and risk reviews where required

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’

Minimum Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• University Degree or several years of practice.
• Fluent English
• Additional European language(s) required depending on scope of countries
• 2-7 years’ experience of working in a global environment in a similar position
• Experience with Sourcing and contracting
• Experience in supporting customers directly
• Experience with data analytics
• Experience with compliance/audit area or anti-bribery legislation big advantage
• Excellent demonstrated communication skills
• Organized, independent, result oriented
• Experience in SAP SRM and other enterprise applications advantage

   

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

Job ID 223599BR