Head of Procurement Americas

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally, and the future is ours to shape!

This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site. Our Sandoz flexible hybrid working approach allows US office‑based employees to work up to 50% of their monthly workday remotely. This role will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.

• Drive/implement Europe strategic goals from Procurement Category strategies.
• Accountable for key compliance metrics such as PO‑compliance, process compliance, internal audits. Support centrally led processes (e.g. SFCM, TPRM).
• Manage quality of the Americas end‑to‑end indirect Procurement process incl. compliance to policies, strategies, and processes, ensure seamless integration of capability centers into the end‑to‑end process.
• Serve as key contact for senior stakeholders in the organization for all Procurement related topics. Build effective relationships of mutual trust and understanding.
• Ensure effective local implementation of global supplier strategies (e.g. implementation of strategic suppliers, contracting principles, execution of global/regional contracts).
• Lead the Countries Procurement team – if any – and act as a role model of the Sandoz Values & Behaviors.
• Identify and develop key talents in the organization through assignments, (above)-country projects, mentoring & coaching.
• Ensure effective communication between the different Procurement functions, such as Operations, Categories, category management, compliance.

Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Organization Development or similar.

• 7+ years of procurement, finance and/or commercial experience in a large multinational organization.
• 3+ years of experience managing people and teams in an international environment.
• English language excellence in speaking and writing.
• Experience in change management and leading through change.
• Ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successful supplier negotiation and management.
• Proven track record of delivering the saving target and bringing value‑add through procurement processes.

• MBA degree.
• Additional qualifications (CIPS, Project Management, etc.) or similar professional qualifications preferred.
• Spanish language fluency plus other additional languages.

50% travel (1x/month) to Mexico City, Brazil, Canada and on occasion Basel, Switzerland.

Sandoz offers a generous employee benefits package that includes a competitive salary, health insurance coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision, a generous company match for retirement savings accounts, and generous paid time off. We also follow a hybrid work policy that combines a mix of in‑person and remote work to allow employees flexibility. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,300 – $297,700.

The total compensation package may also include other elements such as a sign‑on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards. Sandoz entered into a 5‑year Corporate Integrity Agreement in 2021; certain positions will support the execution of CIA obligations.

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and continues to grow. With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, 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 is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by talented and ambitious colleagues who experience an agile, collegiate environment with flexible‑hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and personal growth is supported.