Country Buyer, EEA

Job description

Job Description

•Responsible for the country level implementation of defined Category / Divisional / Regional / Country strategic and non-strategic projects
•Responsible for challenging and validating demand for all requirements
•Responsible for ensuring negotiated contracts are clearly communicated to the Business stakeholders and ensuring they are consistently applied
•Responsible for ensuring implementation and compliance at a country level
•Responsible for ensuring proactive contract management in order to support timely renewal / tendering prior to contract expiry
•Responsible for ensuring country level supplier issues are addressed and resolved on a timely manner
•Provides support in term of compliance performance, risk management and adherence to the applicable Novartis Procurement policies and procedures
•Accountable for proactively escalating any known risks or issues to the Business Partner / Global / Regional Category Team and/or local management to ensure required support for resolution.

Position Title

Country Buyer, EEA

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

Bachelor's Degree, CIPS or similar qualification desirable. Fluent in English (spoken & written). Work experience preferably in procurement and warehousing function. • Familiar with instruments of relevant Government legislations and requirements • Proficient in Application Software (SAP, MS Excel, Power point & Word) • Strong communication skills
Job Type

Full Time
Country

Kenya
Work Location

Nairobi
Functional Area

Procurement
Division

PHARMA
Business Unit

AMAC
Employment Type

Regular
Company/Legal Entity

NVS Kenya Limited