REQ-10025942
14 octobre 2024
République tchèque

Summary

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The IT Associate Director – Procurement / S2P Consultant is serving as a IT Consultant for Procurement/S2P Solutions (e.g. Ariba upstream/downstream, Icertis, other buying channels), identifying and implementing technology solutions that enable Procurement/ S2P Objectives, and partnering with key stakeholders (GPO`s) to streamline Buying process. While focused on Ariba the role will bridge across executing the Procurement / Source to Pay technology vision/roadmap and steering Project teams in delivering technology product/platform features oriented around the business impact.

About the Role

Role & Responsibilities

  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert for SAP ISBN solutions, Icertis and other procurement solutions (e.g. buying channels/marketplaces)
  • Accelerate IT Projects: Focus on expanding, optimizing, and introducing new software, working closely with a distributed team.
  • Partner with Business (GPO`s) to develop and maintain product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
  • Coordinate with IT teams to ensure software lifecycle governance and documentation - xDLC requirements met
  • Partner Procurement & S2P GPO`s to ensure solutions deployed meet business requirements
  • Understanding the latest technology trends in the Procurement/S2P field to inform technology product roadmap
  • Working closely with business partners and technology team members, supporting communications and end-user outreach where necessary
  • Working closely with engineers to balance technical debt with feature delivery and assessing technology elements prior to user testing
  • Partner closely with SAP , Strategic Implementation Partners,
  • Responsible for managing E2E IT Demands / 2mil $ Budget Management

Required Qualifications:

  • 5 plus years of experience working/consulting in Procurement/S2P technology area, e.g. Ariba, Icertis, other procurement tools
  • Demonstrated success in leading and managing cross-functional, self-organized teams
  • Experience deploying S2P/Procurement systems and tools; .g. Ariba, Icertis, other procurement tools
  • Understanding of technology trends in the Procurement/S2P area
  • Experience with the SAP Ariba Cloud offering functionality and application
  • Ariba Certification
  • Excellent communication, collaboration skills, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working as part of a global team

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


Work Experience:

  • Influencing without authority.
  • Relationship Management.
  • Collaborating across boundaries.
  • Working experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Multi-national global experience.
  • Interactions with senior management.
  • IT Demand Management

Skills:

  • Analytical Thinking.
  • Communication Skills.
  • Financial Modeling
  • Requirements Analysis.
  • Requirements Gathering.
  • Stakeholder Management.

Languages :

  • English.

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Operations
CTS
République tchèque
Prague
Technology Transformation
Full time
Regular
No
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REQ-10025942

Associate Director – Procurement/S2P IT Consultant

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