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Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics, Inc
Capital Equipment Category Mgr
Location: Holly Springs,
North Carolina-Raleigh/Durham-RTP
27540
Posted on:
10/19/2009 9:11:14 AM
Postion type:
Full time
Job Code:
44007651
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Salary:
DESCRIPTION
Novartis is a world leader in offering medicines to protect health, cure disease and improve well-being. Our goal is to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to treat patients, ease suffering and to enhance the quality of life. We also seek to provide a return to shareholders that reflects our performance and to adequately reward those who invest ideas and resources in our company.
Individual responsibilities include sourcing and contracting for complex equipment service/maintenance agreements, capital equipment acquisition (i.e. RFP process) and facilities/service agreements for the site and to support implementation of site, regional, and global sourcing initiatives. Individual will work closely with different end-user groups to define sourcing requirements and scope for site operations. Individual will ensure adherence to quality, legal, and financial requirements for the procurement of any goods and services. Position requires the ability to effectively negotiate with suppliers and complete appropriate financial analysis. This position is also expected to support sourcing of direct materials.
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor's Degree and/or Masters in Business required.
* 8 years of purchasing/contracting experience; at least 8 years of which are within Capital Projects (preferably Bio-Tech/pharmaceutical environment).
Department Specific Requirements:
* Reports to Site Head of Procurement.
* Experience with complex product and service procurement.
* Experience with supplier evaluation, certification, management and performance measurement.
* Knowledge of sources of supply and terminology used in purchasing highly technical equipment, systems and services. Knowledge of markets, market practices, pricing methods and contracts important.
* Ability to prepare complex specifications, purchasing contracts and reports required.
* Excellent interpersonal, project management and leadership skills.
* Candidate must have strong written and verbal presentation skills, excellent analytical ability, and the skill-set to work on a broad variety of assignments simultaneously.
* SAP experience is a plus.
* Experience with US government contracting and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR's) is preferred.
REQUIREMENTS:
Novartis Vaccines & Diagnotics is a new division of Novartis consisting of two businesses focusing on the development of preventive treatments and tools. Novartis Vaccines is the world's fifth largest vaccines manufacturer and second-largest of flu vaccines in the United States an an equal opportunity employer.
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