Support data analysis efforts to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure efficient sourcing decisions.
Conduct basic financial modeling and “should cost” analysis to facilitate vendor reviews and contract discussions.
Assist in gathering supplier data, market trends, and performance metrics for analysis and reporting purposes.
Collaborate with Procurement and other teams to streamline sourcing processes and improve operational efficiency.
Monitor and track sourcing KPIs and performance metrics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
Contribute to the development of dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
Provide operational support for sourcing-related projects and initiatives to drive incremental improvements.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree
3 + years’ working experience
Knowledge of clinical operation processes and vendor management experience a plus
Knowledge sourcing processes and cost structure within clinical research categories a plus
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools
Experience with financial modeling concepts
Demonstrated problem solving and solution generations skills
Results driven demonstrated ability to support the execution of projects according to required deliverables and within timelines
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.
Benefits
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data analysisfinancial modelingcost analysisvendor managementsourcing processesperformance metricsdashboard developmentreportingdata visualization
Soft skills
problem solvingsolution generationresults driventeamworkcollaboration