Global Sourcing Manager, IT-Services

Summary

Location : Novartis, Prague, Czech Republic

Novartis, Hyderabad, India

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

About The Role :

Step into a global role where your strategic sourcing expertise will shape the future of IT services at Novartis. As Global Sourcing Manager, IT-Services, you'll lead high-impact procurement initiatives, drive innovation with top-tier suppliers, and influence global operations—all from our vibrant Prague hub. This is your chance to collaborate across borders, optimize value chains, and contribute to a company that's reimagining medicine through technology.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across global IT service categories to support business objectives.
• Manage procurement projects with clear scope, timelines, and resource alignment.
• Analyze value chains and apply cost modeling to identify optimization opportunities.
• Drive financial discussions and structure complex deals with ecosystem partners.
• Monitor compliance across procurement processes and implement corrective actions.
• Apply risk management strategies to identify, evaluate, and mitigate sourcing risks.
• Maintain and improve procurement tools, content, and automation systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align demand with cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Execute negotiations using tailored strategies to achieve optimal supplier agreements.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence specifications for added value.

Essential Requirements :

Benefits & Rewards

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 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services : https : / / www.novartis.cz /

Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion / EEO Paragraph :

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

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

Why Novartis : 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 https : / / www.novartis.com / about / strategy / people-and-culture

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Skills Required

supplier negotiations, Risk Management, Project Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement