Lisbhit England

Lisbhit England currently holds the position of Global Procurement Category Manager in the Research and Development department. In this role, her responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance and procurement of laboratory equipment across Novartis’ global operations, which amounts to over eighty thousand units. She is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s global sourcing strategy, managing significant contracts with Tier 1 suppliers, and collaborating with the sourcing team worldwide. Lis utilizes her expertise in cost savings, capital expenditures, and strategic negotiations to drive savings and achieve performance goals. Furthermore, she actively contributes to Novartis’ innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement objectives through effective supplier relationship management, trade-in initiatives, and the analysis of total cost of ownership. With more than 18 years of experience in the Supply Chain and Procurement field, Lis brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.