Global Senior BPA Manager, Procurement

<p><b>Job Description Summary</b></p>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.<br/><br/>Location: Barcelona, Spain &amp; Hyderabad, India #LI-Hybrid <br/><br/>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.<p><br/> </p><p><b>Job Description</b></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b><span>                                                                                                                </span></p><ul><li><p>Own the P&amp;L for Indirect Procurement, covering personnel, BIS, project costs, and other operating expenses</p></li><li><p>Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and cost control across all procurement towers and geographies</p></li><li><p>Run disciplined month-end close processes, delivering accurate actuals, KPIs, and variance analysis with commentary</p></li><li><p>Monitor monthly performance and provide robust YTG and FY forecasts, highlighting risks, opportunities, and mitigations</p></li><li><p>Prepare and present Monthly Business Review (MBR) decks with synthesized insights and strategic recommendations</p></li><li><p>Partner with procurement leadership to identify productivity opportunities, optimise spend, and improve process efficiency</p></li><li><p>Support Procurement IT projects by tracking KPIs, milestones, and ensuring financial governance and value delivery</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Essential for the role:</b></p><ul><li><p>8+ years experience in business planning and analysis within a global or regional finance function</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of P&amp;L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate financial reporting, KPIs, and variance analysis</p></li><li><p>Skilled in presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams</p></li><li><p>Experience partnering with operational leaders to drive performance and process improvements</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in financial systems, data analytics, and dashboard tools to enhance transparency</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Desirable for the role:</b></p><ul><li><p>Experience working in a global procurement or operations finance environment with cross-country stakeholder engagement</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Commitment to Diversity &amp; Inclusion:</b></p><p>Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.</p><p></p><p><b>Accessibility and accommodation</b>: </p><p><b><i>India</i></b></p><p><i>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 <span>diversityandincl.india@novartis.com</span> and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.</i></p><p><br/> </p><p><b>Skills Desired</b></p>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 &amp; Analysis, Pmi (Post-Merger Integration), Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving, Understanding Value Drivers