Site Supply Chain Head

Novartis; Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible and hybrid working options

Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Novartis seeks a Site Supply Chain Head in La Almunia de Doña Godina, Zaragoza, Spain. Lead the site supply chain strategy, empower a team, and integrate planning, procurement, inventory and production to ensure patient access to treatments.

You will drive continuity, optimize costs, and manage performance with cross-functional teams while ensuring adherence to global policies and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, nuclear medicine technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain or a comparable role.
• Proven expertise in inventory management, procurement, production planning, and supply continuity.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder-influencing capabilities.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the site supply chain strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead and develop the supply chain team, building capabilities and supporting talent growth.
• Integrate production, material, and logistics plans to ensure accurate execution across systems.
• Lead materials planning and procurement to maintain uninterrupted supply and optimal inventory levels.
• Strengthen supply continuity by identifying, assessing, and mitigating site-level supply risks.
• Optimize backup doses to balance customer service, product availability, and waste reduction.
• Monitor budgets and supply chain performance, delivering improvements in cost, quality, and service.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve planning, procurement, and operational performance.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Inventory management

Procurement

Production planning

Stakeholder management

English & Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Summary

Location: La Almunia de Doña Godina, Zaragoza, Spain

Relocation Support: This role is based in La Almunia de Doña Godina, Zaragoza, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

What if your next role could directly strengthen the supply chain that brings critical treatments to patients? As Site Supply Chain Head, you will shape and execute the site supply chain strategy, empower a talented team, and bring planning, procurement, inventory, and production together. Your leadership will help safeguard supply continuity, improve operational performance, and ensure the right resources are available when patients need them most.

Major Accountabilities

• Define and execute the site supply chain strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead and develop the supply chain team, building capabilities and supporting talent growth.
• Integrate production, material, and logistics plans to ensure accurate execution across systems.
• Lead materials planning and procurement to maintain uninterrupted supply and optimal inventory levels.
• Strengthen supply continuity by identifying, assessing, and mitigating site-level supply risks.
• Optimize backup doses to balance customer service, product availability, and waste reduction.
• Monitor budgets and supply chain performance, delivering improvements in cost, quality, and service.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve planning, procurement, and operational performance.

Obligatory Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, nuclear medicine technology, or a related field.
• At least 10+ years of relevant experience in supply chain or a comparable role.
• Proven expertise in inventory management, procurement, production planning, and supply continuity.
• Experience using enterprise resource planning systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder-influencing capabilities.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Rewards

At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range For Role

• Spain: EUR 60,100 - 111,500

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

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.

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

Benefits and Rewards:

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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

Benefits and Rewards:

Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.

Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)