Global Senior BPA Manager, Procurement

Job Description Summary

Step into a high-impact role where finance meets strategy at a global scale. As the Global Senior BPA Manager for Procurement, you’ll own the financial performance of a +$60M cost base and partner with leaders across countries to drive transparency, efficiency, and value. This is your opportunity to shape procurement operations, influence decisions with data-driven insights, and lead initiatives that improve performance across a dynamic, international landscape.
Location: Barcelona, Spain & Hyderabad, India #LI-Hybrid
This role is based in Barcelona, Spain OR Hyderabad, India. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

 

Job Description

Responsibilities:                                                                                                                

• Own the P&L for Indirect Procurement, covering personnel, BIS, project costs, and other operating expenses

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and cost control across all procurement towers and geographies

• Run disciplined month-end close processes, delivering accurate actuals, KPIs, and variance analysis with commentary

• Monitor monthly performance and provide robust YTG and FY forecasts, highlighting risks, opportunities, and mitigations

• Prepare and present Monthly Business Review (MBR) decks with synthesized insights and strategic recommendations

• Partner with procurement leadership to identify productivity opportunities, optimise spend, and improve process efficiency

• Support Procurement IT projects by tracking KPIs, milestones, and ensuring financial governance and value delivery

Essential for the role:

• 8+ years experience in business planning and analysis within a global or regional finance function

• Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes

• Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate financial reporting, KPIs, and variance analysis

• Skilled in presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams

• Experience partnering with operational leaders to drive performance and process improvements

• Proficiency in financial systems, data analytics, and dashboard tools to enhance transparency

Desirable for the role:

• Experience working in a global procurement or operations finance environment with cross-country stakeholder engagement

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

Accessibility and accommodation: 

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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

 

Skills Desired

Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, AI Driven, Building Effective Teams, Capital Allocation, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, Data Visualization, Financial And Management Reporting, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Insight Generation, Interpersonal Savvy, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Planning & Analysis, Pmi (Post-Merger Integration), Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving, Understanding Value Drivers