Category Lead

3 days ago


Klang, Selangor, Malaysia Novartis Farmacéutica Full time
Job Summary

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for multiple categories in a country or one cross-divisional category. They may lead individual projects outlined in the Annual Category Plan, which includes tasks such as gathering requirements, conducting market analysis, qualifying and selecting suppliers in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, and implementing non-sourcing initiatives like demand management and process improvement.

About the Role
  • The Senior Buyer will validate and analyze sourcing requirements from business users, category managers, and country procurement organizations.
  • They will engage category teams when defined thresholds are met.
  • They will define project scopes and sourcing plans, conduct opportunity analyses, select suppliers, and perform risk assessments.
  • They will draft, review, and approve contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • They will coordinate the signature process for both physical and electronic contracts.
  • They will conduct consistency checks and identify corrective actions.
  • They will support the development of executive management reports and business performance reviews.
Requirements
  • A university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in a global procurement or supply chain role in a similar position of advantage.
  • Proven experience in procurement operations, reporting, analysis, and optimization.
  • Proficiency in eSourcing tools.
  • Strong understanding of multinational business operations and culture.

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