About the Role

　　Global Process Expert - Supplier Lifecycle Management

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

　　Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

　　About the Role:

　　• As the Global Process Expert - Supplier Management, you will play a critical role in managing supplier support and buyer inquiries, ensuring seamless and efficient operations.

　　• You will be responsible for leveraging your expertise in Ariba, SAP MDG, industry knowledge, and emerging technologies to enhance user experience, improve quality, and drive compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented professional to make a significant impact in a global organization.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

　　• Lead and manage the end-to-end Supplier Management process within the S2P domain, ensuring effective supplier support and timely resolution of buyer inquiries.

　　• Create and shape Supplier management strategy for Novartis for collaboration with cross functions

　　• Develop and implement strategies to optimize supplier management operations, improve user experience, and drive compliance with established policies and procedures.

　　• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, finance, and IT, to identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements.

　　• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to supplier management, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and continuous improvement

　　• Act as the subject matter expert for Ariba, SAP MDG, and related supplier management tools, providing guidance and support to end-users, and facilitating training programs as required.

　　• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and measure the effectiveness and efficiency of supplier management processes.

　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

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

　　Role Requirements

　　Essential Requirements:

　　• Bachelor's degree in IT, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.

　　• Relevant years of experience in supplier management, process roles, or related fields.

　　• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Ariba and SAP MDG is essential

　　• In-depth understanding of supplier management best practices, industry standards, and compliance requirements.

　　• Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in the supplier management landscape, with a focus on improving user experience and quality.

　　• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and drive process improvements in a global organization.

　　• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.

　　You'll receive:

　　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 12,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation allowance; MultiSport Card. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/

　　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

　　Join our Novartis Network:

　　If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

　　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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

　　Division

　　Finance

　　Business Unit

　　Global Finance

　　Location

　　Czech Republic

　　Site

　　Prague

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　NOV CZE

　　Functional Area

　　Audit & Finance

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Regular

　　Shift Work

　　No