Expert, Drug Supply

**Job Purpose (State briefly the overall objective of the job)**
- Creating and tracking purchase orders (POs) for the G-PHAD third-party manufacturers (CMOs).
- Ensuring GR entry with respect to the PO and payments are processed.
- Coordinating with project teams and ensuring data accuracy in SAP.
- Supporting process improvements and compliance with procurement systems like SAP S4 HANA and ARIBA.
- POs reconciliation and Deviations management
- Define and implement the process for E2E Subcontracting process for TRD NCE PHAD external manufacturing.
- Ensure correctness of SAP vendor and customer master data
- Coordination with PHAD Global Project Team/EPSM /SPP and SAP business lead for implement process (SAP/supply activities) improvement to serve business needs.

**Role profile description (Describe main activities)**
- Manage PHAD external purchase order (PO) requests via the TRD PO SharePoint platform.
- Maintain a robust tracking mechanism for PO requests and provide timely updates to project teams.
- Coordinate with project teams for service-related or external batch manufacturing activities and perform goods receipt postings in SAP.
- Verify all PO line items and components in SAP by cross-referencing the CMO consumption sheet with NVTS SAP PO data.
- Ensure accurate consumption posting in SAP of input materials in DP/PP batches based on the CMO consumption sheet.
- Collaborate closely with global NVTS stakeholders including MDGM, TRD MDM, GCS, SAP super users, and the P2P/payment helpdesk team.
- Create subcontracting, direct, and indirect PRs and POs in SAP.
- Support internal and external audits and inspections.
- Contribute actively to the creation, revision, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Execute SAP-related tasks to ensure accurate and complete data availability for downstream materials planning and supply processes.
- Communicate effectively with project teams and support to maintain uninterrupted, high-quality supply operations.
- Adhere strictly to established procedures for all SAP and supply-related activities.
- Perform any additional supply-related tasks as assigned to the team.

**Key Performance Indicators (Indicate how performance for this job is measured)**
- Task Execution: Timely, accurate, and reliable completion of assigned responsibilities within defined budgetary constraints.
- Customer Satisfaction & Compliance: Delivery of solutions that meet high standards of customer satisfaction while ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., GxP, SOX).
- Adherence to Standards: Consistent alignment with Novartis standards, particularly in the areas of ethics, health, safety, and environment (HSE).

**Ideal Background (State the required education and experience levels)**

Education & Technical skills (minimum/desirable): - Bachelor’s degree in science, Commerce, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. - Desirable: Advanced degree with expertise in IT systems such as SAP S/4HANA and ARIBA. - Experience as an SAP Key User, preferably in one or more of the following modules: - MM (Materials Management) - FI (Financial Accounting) - PP (Production Planning) - WM (Warehouse Management)

**Languages**:Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

**Experience/Professional requirement**:
1. 3 to 8 years of relevant experience in a business support role, ideally within supply chain, SAP domains, or pharmaceutical/manufacturing organizations.
3. Proven track record in project and implementation management, with strong organizational and planning capabilities.

**Key competencies required**:
1. Willingness to learn and adapt.
2. Strong troubleshooting and support engagement skills.
3. Proficiency in action plan tracking and issue resolution.
4. Effective team collaboration and communication.

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person