Strategic Procurement Specialist

Novartis; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies, drive supplier performance, and realize cost savings across regions. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with procurement policies in a regulated environment.

The role requires strong experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration within multinational settings, with fluency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in procurement execution, strategic sourcing, and process improvement.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare or regulated industries preferred.
• Strong category management, supplier negotiations, and contract management understanding.
• Hands-on with procurement systems; fluent in English; Mandarin considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of category strategies and sourcing plans.
• Implement sourcing initiatives to meet category goals and requirements.
• Drive cost savings, value creation, and supplier performance improvements.
• Conduct market intelligence, supplier analysis, and spend analysis.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities including execution and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and best practices.

Skills

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Procurement processes

Spend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Novartis in Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies, drive supplier performance, and realize cost savings across regions. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with procurement policies in a regulated environment.

The role requires strong experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration within multinational settings, with fluency in