Sourcing Manager - Facility Management Services & CAPEX

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
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The Sourcing Manager - Facility Management Services & CAPEX is responsible for aligning globally and locally with respective REFS (Real Estate & Facility Management Services), Finance and Procurement Stakeholders (Business Partners) to implement Procurement projects and strategies to realized key productivity targets. Provides end-to-end category and project management in the areas of Facility Management & Construction (plus Capital Projects). This is done through alignment of business requirements, operational excellence, strategic sourcing and negotiation expertise, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity and mitigation of risk.

Relocation Support:
This role will be preferably based in Prague, Czech Republic. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support, please only apply if accessible.

• Oversee and manage procurement activities when no category strategy is established above the strategic threshold, including negotiation strategy development, approval processes, and effective communication.

• Provide leadership and support for sourcing execution and negotiation, acting as an escalation point for buyers and ensuring successful outcomes.

• Maintain clear and consistent information flows with Regional and Category teams to identify opportunities for demand aggregation and maximize leverage.

• Ensure that operational procurement requests align with category strategies and comply with all relevant policies, procedures, and preferred supplier agreements.

• Assist in identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities to contribute to overall organizational efficiency.

• Balance business objectives with Novartis’ strategic goals, ensuring the right approach for both operational excellence and company priorities.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the most effective and cost-efficient methods to achieve business objectives.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement and contract management.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., Master’s in business administration, finance, law, or a scientific/technical discipline) strongly preferred.

• Proven background in procuring Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Services, Construction & Capital Projects. Experience is Real Estate services is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within global, matrixed organizations, and collaborate across diverse geographies and cultures.

• Expertise in sourcing processes such as RFI/RFQ, negotiation strategies, project management, market analysis, and driving operational excellence.

• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.

• Fluent in spoken and written English; proficiency in additional languages such as German, Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian is highly desirable.

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Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Negotiating, Root Cause Analysis And Problem-Solving, Vendor Management