Head of Procurement Americas

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.

Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Position Location :

This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site.

Our Sandoz flexible hybrid working approach allows US office-based employees to work up to 50% of their monthly workday remotely. This role will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.

The Regional Head Procurement Americas is responsible for leading the indirect Procurement activities for Sandoz Region North America as well as LATAM. The role is accountable for driving and implementing the global Procurement strategic goals as developed in the categories on country level and successfully managing relevant KPIs regarding productivity, compliance metrics, processes, customer satisfaction and people development.

The role collaborates closely with categories, PMOs, operations.

The role is also responsible for successfully managing and developing relationships with senior stakeholders driving value for their business across the organization, and with key suppliers on local level to increase value for Sandoz

Regional Head Procurement Americas ensures and manages effective communication in between Procurement functions and stakeholders/suppliers.

Major Accountabilities / Key Responsibilities will Include, but not limited to:

• Drive/Implement Europe strategic goals from Procurement Category strategies.

• Accountable for key compliance metrics such as PO-compliance, process compliance, internal audits. Support centrally led processes (e.g. SFCM, TPRM).

• Manage quality of the Americas end-to-end indirect Procurement process incl. compliance to policies, strategies, and processes, ensure seamless integration of capability centers into the end-to-end process.

• Serve as key contact for senior stakeholders in the organization for all Procurement related topics. Build effective relationships of mutual trust and understanding.

• Ensure effective local implementation of global supplier strategies (e.g. implementation of strategic suppliers, contracting principles, execution of global/regional contracts).

• Lead the Countries Procurement team - if any - and act as a role model of the Sandoz Values & Behaviors.

• Identify and develop key talents in the organization through assignments, (above)-country projects, mentoring & coaching

• Ensure effective communication between the different Procurement functions, such as Operations, Categories, category management, compliance.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Organization development or similar

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of procurement experience in large multinational organization.

• 3-5 years of experience in managing people and team in an international environment.

• English language excellence in speaking and writing.

• Experience in change management and leading through change.

• Ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders.

• Proven track record of successful supplier negotiation and management.

• Proven track record of delivering the saving target and bringing value add through procurement processes.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Master's degree

• Additional qualifications (CIPS, Project Management, etc.) or similar professional qualifications preferred.

• Additional languages

You’ll Receive:

Sandoz offers a generous employee benefits package that includes a competitive salary, health insurance coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision, a generous company match for retirement savings accounts, and generous paid time off. We also follow a hybrid work policy that combines a mix of in-person and remote work to allow our employees flexibility.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,300 – $297,700; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

On September 30, 2021, Sandoz entered into a 5-year Corporate Integrity Agreement. Certain positions will have responsibilities to support the execution and adherence to CIA obligations, CIA-related deliverables, and any relevant audit, monitoring or Independent Review Organization (IRO) remediation.

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Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100 countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us!

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