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[Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Novartis_Careers/job/Selangor/Country-Proc-Manager---China-Commercial_REQ-10081092) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Novartis](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) / Country Proc Manager - China Commercial ## Job description ### Job Description Summary The Country Procurement Manager is responsible for leading or supporting one or more Procurement categories and/or serving as the key procurement contact to one or more business areas (e.g. division(s), franchise(s), corporate function(s)). The role is accountable for implementing the global Procurement strategic goals on country level for the area of responsibility and successfully managing relevant KPIs in regards to productivity, compliance metrics, processes, customer satisfaction and (if applicable) people development. Implement Master vendor concepts to deliver value and reduce procurement touch. The role is also accountable for successfully managing and developing relationships with stakeholders in their area of responsibility, and with key suppliers on in their area of responsibility to increase value for Novartis. The Country Procurement Manager manages effective communication in between Procurement functions and stakeholders/suppliers. ### Major Accountabilities Deliver Procurement Strategy Execution: Implement country/cluster procurement strategies aligned with global priorities and business goals. ### Drive Cost Efficiency & Productivity Own and deliver cost savings, productivity improvements, and payment term enhancements within the scope. ### Ensure Procurement Compliance Maintain high standards of PO compliance, contract compliance, and adherence to procurement processes and systems. ### Lead End-to-End Procurement Operations Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution, policy adherence, and integration with capability centers. ### Manage Stakeholder Relationships Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders, act as a trusted advisor, and align procurement initiatives to business needs. ### Enable Strategic Supplier Management Develop and manage key supplier relationships to drive value, innovation, and cost-effectiveness. ### Execute Supplier Strategy Locally Implement global/regional supplier strategies, including contract execution, supplier onboarding, and tail spend management. ### Drive Communication & Collaboratio n Ensure effective communication across procurement functions (operations, category teams, compliance) and promote alignment. ### Minimum Requirements Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field. ### Language Proficiency Fluency in Mandarin (spoken) is required to support regional/global stakeholder and supplier interactions. ### Procurement Experience 3–5 years of experience in procurement or category management within a multinational or complex organization. ### Category Expertise (Commercial Preferred) Strong experience in procurement/category management, with preference for exposure to commercial categories. ### Cost Optimization & Sourcing Delivery Proven track record of delivering cost optimization, sourcing execution, and measurable savings. ### Supplier Negotiation & Management Skills Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contracting, and ongoing supplier relationship management. ### Stakeholder Management & Influence Ability to effectively engage and influence senior stakeholders across functions. ### Change Management Capability Experience leading or supporting transformation initiatives and managing change in dynamic environments. ### 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](https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture) Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: [https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network](https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network) 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. ### Skills Desired Mandarin Chinese Language, Procurement ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 14 days - Location: Selangor[Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Novartis_Careers/job/Selangor/Country-Proc-Manager---China-Commercial_REQ-10081092) ## Hiring at Novartis - Open jobs: 871 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 25, 2026 [All Novartis jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Novartis ### [Intelligence Analyst (Corporate Security)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/39e661a784499dbe1fdf/) Selangor ### [Director, US BD&L and Commercial Mergers & Integrations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/f02d6fe2b1048ad00f1b/) East Hanover ### [Key Account Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/3bdabdfac0e6623588f9/) Field Force ### [Country Public Affairs Head, Taiwan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/562fc78d389ae6e6315a/) Taipei ### [Country Value & Access Head](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/0704f32a499a770303bd/) Warsaw ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [I-Procurement Purchase Assistant (with Oracle I-proc exp)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/6385b3cbb1d8333f45d5/) SGS · Muntinlupa, NCR, Philippines ### [Loan Doc & Proc Analyst 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/85ccf17e1a7d224eee3f/) Citigroup · Mumbai Maharashtra India ### [Cash & Trade Proc Intermediate Analyst - BOGOTA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/cf664a51f9ac8f482d11/) Citigroup · Bogota Colombia ### [Global Proc Assoc Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/451d10f2fd312e5dac75/) PepsiCo · Hyderabad, India ### [POP Airframe Proc OPS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/27594061beba353f6276/) AIRBUS · Marseille Area [Sales jobs](/functions/sales/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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