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Title
About the Role
Procurement Intern
Position Purpose
Analyst / Associate Analyst in Procurement perform various operational or analytical activities to support one or more key procurement processes
Major Accountabilities
- Support one of the many procurement processes such as Buying (end-to-end), Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Compliance, e-Sourcing and Analytics & Insights, Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)
- Ensure adherence to Novartis defined policies and standards
- Execute and monitor standardized processes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including suppliers
- Deliver performance and status reports, as per identified frequency for the process
- Become Subject Matter expert for the process and guide peers and other associates towards process excellence
- Participate in training sessions in collaboration with Country/Regional/Global stakeholders
- Bring in analytical mindset to transform the process and identification automation opportunities
- Promote continuous improvements in culture in order to transform the processes
- Support digital and technology transformation of procurement processes
Key Performance Indicators
- Meeting the process KPIs related to Quality, Accuracy and Productivity.
- Execution of responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner.
- High customer satisfaction (internal / external).
Education
Other Requirements:
Graduates (any discipline) with MBA degree
Key Skillsets
- Ability to fluently read, write & speak English language
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and influencing capabilities
Key Learning Opportunities
- Working in a larger team and drive towards a common goal
- Working in a structured environment with set responsibilities and timelines
- Exposure to senior Executive stakeholders / enhanced professional network
- Exposure to end-to-end Procurement processes
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