Remote Procurement Director

Novartis Norge is seeking a highly experienced Procurement Director to lead and optimize enterprise-wide procurement operations. The role is responsible for setting procurement strategy to secure high-quality goods and services at competitive costs while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and vendor selection processes.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Oversee procurement budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and track spending efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and executive leadership to forecast procurement needs.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members.
• Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive procurement experience, including leadership roles.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, vendor management, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and cost reduction initiatives.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, ERP platforms, and procurement analytics tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

• Work options: Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

• Work arrangement: Hybrid work flexibility based on business needs.

• Schedule: Standard U.S. business hours with occasional executive-level meetings.

• Compensation: Base salary $165,000–$185,000 annually plus an annual performance bonus typically 10–20% of base salary.

• Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off and holidays, professional development opportunities.

• Hiring process: AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process; final decisions are made by humans.