Sourcing Associate

Novartis Farmacéutica; Selangor; On-site; MYR 186,181 - 248,241; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Farmacéutica is seeking a Buyer for End-to-End Sourcing and Contract Management in Malaysia. The role involves managing sourcing and contracting activities to deliver cost savings and value through analytics.

The ideal candidate must possess 2+ years of experience in procurement, proficiency in Japanese, and strong analytical skills. Join Novartis to contribute to an inclusive environment and impactful teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement or a similar global operations role.
• Mandatory Japanese language proficiency.
• Strong skills in reporting, analytics, and presentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing and bidding processes, including supplier selection.
• Lead supplier communication and negotiations.
• Track savings, financial productivity, and procurement KPIs.

Skills

Sourcing and bidding processes

Negotiation

Analytics and reporting

Stakeholder management

Japanese language proficiency

Tools

eSourcing tools

Presentation tools

Job description

Buyer – End-to-End Sourcing and Contract Management

The Buyer role manages end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities, including bidding, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management. It ensures alignment with procurement processes, delivers cost savings and value through analytics and market insights, manages supplier performance and risks, and supports continuous improvement, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.

Major Accountabilities

• Execute sourcing and bidding processes, including supplier selection and eSourcing events.
• Analyze business requirements and develop sourcing strategies/opportunity assessments.
• Lead supplier communication, training, bidding analysis, and award decisions.
• Conduct negotiations to secure optimal pricing and value.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Track savings, financial productivity, and procurement KPIs.
• Monitor supplier performance, risks, and contract compliance; manage renewals/terminations.
• Drive continuous improvement, reporting, and data quality within procurement processes.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in procurement or a similar global operations role.
• Mandatory Japanese language proficiency.
• Experience in procurement operations or equivalent functions.
• Strong skills in reporting, analytics, and presentation tools.
• Experience with spend analysis, optimization, and eSourcing tools.
• Understanding of multinational business operations and ability to work in virtual teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset, proactive approach, organizational skills, and high learning agility.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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