Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. By creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique prospect for us all, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape
We are looking for a motivated Category Manager – IT Procurement to support the management of our global IT/Technology spend, contribute to category strategy execution and help drive savings, efficiency and compliance across the business. In this role, you will work closely with senior procurement colleagues and business stakeholders to secure quality IT solutions, support supplier management activities and ensure process excellence in a regulated pharma environment.
The Category Manager IT supports the strategic management of the IT/Technology category, executing procurement projects and initiatives that deliver high‑value solutions to the business. The role ensures effective delivery of external IT products and services,
contributing to productivity improvements, cost savings and process optimization in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Job Description
Major accountabilities:
Support category strategic goals from overall Procurement strategy / Ecosystem management
· Support execution of IT category strategies and operational roadmaps at global level.
· Coordinate and manage procurement projects (scope, priorities, resources, budget) using appropriate tools and reporting; track project progress and escalate issues as needed.
· Support value chain analysis and apply total cost of ownership principles to identify opportunities for optimization.
· Contribute to financial discussions and budgeting processes, support deal structuring and contract negotiations under guidance.
· Support compliance and risk management across the procurement process (budget, PO, contracts, invoices, buying channels); monitor c