Sourcing Manager, IT-Services

Job Description Summary

Location: Novartis, Prague, Czech Republic #LI-Hybrid
Novartis, Hyderabad, India

Relocation Support: This role is based in Prague, Czech Republic or Hyderabad, India. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

About the Role:

Step into a global role where your strategic sourcing expertise will shape the future of IT services at Novartis. As Sourcing Manager, IT-Services, you'll lead high-impact procurement initiatives, drive innovation with top-tier suppliers, and influence global operations—all from our vibrant Prague hub. This is your chance to collaborate across borders, optimize value chains, and contribute to a company that's reimagining medicine through technology.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across global IT service categories to support business objectives.
• Manage procurement projects with clear scope, timelines, and resource alignment.
• Analyze value chains and apply cost modeling to identify optimization opportunities.
• Drive financial discussions and structure complex deals with ecosystem partners.
• Monitor compliance across procurement processes and implement corrective actions.
• Apply risk management strategies to identify, evaluate, and mitigate sourcing risks.
• Maintain and improve procurement tools, content, and automation systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align demand with cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Execute negotiations using tailored strategies to achieve optimal supplier agreements.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence specifications for added value.

Essential Requirements:

• University or master's degree in IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing within IT services in a multinational environment.
• Proven ability to manage global supplier negotiations and senior stakeholder relationships.
• Strong project management skills with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Experience working in virtual teams and with remote stakeholders across geographies.
• Deep understanding of multinational business operations and procurement culture.
• High level of independence, self-motivation, and ownership.
• Curiosity and eagerness to continuously learn and grow professionally.

Benefits & Rewards

Czech Republic: Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement); 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services:

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Czech Republic: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. 

India: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. 

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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Skills Desired

Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Negotiating, Root Cause Analysis And Problem-Solving, Vendor Management

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