Sourcing Manager - Facility Management Services & CAPEX

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description Summary</b></p>The Sourcing Manager - Facility Management Services &amp; CAPEX is responsible for aligning globally and locally with respective REFS (Real Estate &amp; 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 &amp; 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.<br><br>Relocation Support: This role will be preferably based in Prague, Czech Republic. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support, please only apply if accessible.<br><br>#LI-Hybrid<p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><p><b>Major accountabilities: </b></p><ul><li><p>Oversee and manage procurement activities when no category strategy is established above the strategic threshold, including negotiation strategy development, approval processes, and effective communication.</p></li><li><p>Provide leadership and support for sourcing execution and negotiation, acting as an escalation point for buyers and ensuring successful outcomes.</p></li><li><p>Maintain clear and consistent information flows with Regional and Category teams to identify opportunities for demand aggregation and maximize leverage.</p></li><li><p>Ensure that operational procurement requests align with category strategies and comply with all relevant policies, procedures, and preferred supplier agreements.</p></li><li><p>Assist in identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities to contribute to overall organizational efficiency.</p></li><li><p>Balance business objectives with Novartis’ strategic goals, ensuring the right approach for both operational excellence and company priorities.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the most effective and cost-efficient methods to achieve business objectives.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Minimum Requirements: </b></p><ul><li><p>Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement and contract management.</p></li><li><p>Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., Master’s in business administration, finance, law, or a scientific/technical discipline) strongly preferred.</p></li><li><p>Proven background in procuring Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Services, Construction &amp; Capital Projects. Experience is Real Estate services is a plus.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within global, matrixed organizations, and collaborate across diverse geographies and cultures.</p></li><li><p>Expertise in sourcing processes such as RFI/RFQ, negotiation strategies, project management, market analysis, and driving operational excellence.</p></li><li><p>Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.</p></li><li><p>Fluent in spoken and written English; proficiency in additional languages such as German, Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian is highly desirable.</p></li></ul><p><br /><b>Accessibility and accommodation:</b><br />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.</p><p></p><p><b>Why Novartis:</b> Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? <a href="https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture" target="_blank">https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture</a></p><p></p><p><b>Join our Novartis Network:</b> Not the right Novartis role for you? 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