Global Category Manager Automation & Robotics
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SalaryCZK 1M – CZK 2M
LocationPrague
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentProcurement
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 27, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Significant professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or Category Management, with responsibility for complex sourcing initiatives
Experience developing and implementing category or sub-category strategies and sourcing plans
Strong experience managing strategic supplier relationships and supplier performance
Demonstrated commercial capability, including supplier negotiations and the management of significant contracts
Experience delivering procurement savings, value and relevant performance measures
Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions, countries, sites and business areas
Experience managing complex projects, priorities, budgets and resources within a procurement environment
Leadership capability, including experience managing and developing teams and talent
Experience or demonstrated exposure to industrial or laboratory automation, robotics, control systems, system integration or related technology and engineering categories is preferred
Familiarity with sourcing technology-intensive solutions and considering lifecycle cost, scalability, interoperability and supplier or technology dependency would be an advantage
Experience working with automation suppliers, technology partners, engineering teams or manufacturing stakeholders, together with an interest in emerging technologies, is preferred
Benefits
Pension contribution
Life insurance
Paid time off
Sick days
Cafeteria plan
Meal vouchers
Multi sport card
Salary Range:
Kč1,097,670.00 - Kč2,038,530.00
Job Description Summary
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Lead strategic procurement initiatives across the Automation & Robotics category, building effective supplier partnerships and delivering sustainable value within a complex global environment.
Are you ready to shape strategic procurement within a global organisation undergoing meaningful transformation?
As Global Category Manager Automation & Robotics, you will translate broader procurement strategies into effective category plans and sourcing initiatives. You will drive supplier performance, value delivery and contracting activities while partnering with divisions, countries, sites, Category teams and Business Partners.
This is an opportunity to play an important role in an evolving global Category Management structure, strengthening how Procurement operates and partners with its internal customers.
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
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Translate global divisional Category strategy into effective sub-category strategies, sourcing plans and implementation activities.
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Lead sourcing initiatives within Automation & Robotics and deliver agreed procurement savings and value targets.
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Contribute to the overall Category strategy, including supplier segmentation, strategic supplier identification and business planning.
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Lead strategic supplier relationships, establish consistent performance indicators and address supplier performance risks and issues promptly.
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Lead major contracting activities within the sub-category, ensuring negotiated agreements are clearly communicated and consistently applied.
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Gather supplier information and feedback from divisions, countries, sites, Category teams and Business Partners.
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Support the delivery of relevant Procurement Balanced Scorecard metrics and other measures of financial and customer value.
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Manage budgets and resource allocation within the area of responsibility, ensuring priority projects are appropriately resourced and delivered.
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Manage the performance and development of direct reports and contribute to the development of indirect team members, where applicable.
Essential Requirements:
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Significant professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or Category Management, with responsibility for complex sourcing initiatives.
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Experience developing and implementing category or sub-category strategies and sourcing plans.
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Strong experience managing strategic supplier relationships and supplier performance.
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Demonstrated commercial capability, including supplier negotiations and the management of significant contracts.
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Experience delivering procurement savings, value and relevant performance measures.
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Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions, countries, sites and business areas.
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Experience managing complex projects, priorities, budgets and resources within a procurement environment.
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Leadership capability, including experience managing and developing teams and talent.
Desirable Skills:
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Category experience: Experience or demonstrated exposure to industrial or laboratory automation, robotics, control systems, system integration or related technology and engineering categories is preferred.
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Technology-focused sourcing: Familiarity with sourcing technology-intensive solutions and considering lifecycle cost, scalability, interoperability and supplier or technology dependency would be an advantage.
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Supplier and stakeholder environment: Experience working with automation suppliers, technology partners, engineering teams or manufacturing stakeholders, together with an interest in emerging technologies, is preferred.
Benefits & Rewards
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for this role:
Czech Republic: CZK 1,097,670 – 2,038,530 annually
The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience, in accordance with the Novartis pay-setting policy. Upon joining Novartis, salary will be reviewed periodically.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.
The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits to help you thrive personally and professionally.
Local benefits in the Czech Republic include:
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Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary
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Risk Life Insurance fully covered by Novartis
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5 weeks of holiday per year
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4 paid sick days per calendar year without a medical sickness report
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Benefit Plus Cafeteria programme of CZK 17,500 per year
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Meal vouchers of CZK 105 for each working day
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MultiSport Card
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