Jean Tsach

Head of Sourcing Canada
Novartis

Jean Tsach is Sourcing Head for Novartis Pharmaceuticals in Canada since December 2013. In this role, Jean is leading the Canadian Sourcing Organization to maximize Procurement benefits through demand management, process improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.

Jean has over 15 years of sourcing experience in various industries and geographies around the world, with a strong experience in Marketing services. He has rolled out many global, regional and local projects with the complexities of a multicultural environment in stakeholder and supplier landscapes.

He joined Novartis in 2010, as Sandoz Head Indirect Purchasing for the Central Eastern Europe (CEE) region. Prior to joining Novartis, Jean spent over 5 years at Nokia, where he held several senior procurement positions in South East Asia, France, Italy, and Spain. Prior to his tenure at Nokia, Jean worked at Bacardi-Martini, Societé Générale, and Brasseries Kronenbourg in France.

Jean holds a Master’s degree in Economics, from the University of Grenoble, and a Post-graduate degree in International Business, specializing in International Trade from the University of Valenciennes in France.

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Structuring Relationships for Maximum Competitiveness

Monday, July 3rd, 2017

14:05 Panel Discussion | Developing a Balanced Procurement Scorecard for the Future

Engaging with suppliers and monitoring the relationship is front and center to driving improvement. What does the future look like for scorecards and supplier relationship management? This panel will discuss:

The most effective methods for tracking performance
Key components of a scorecard, including quality responsiveness, delivery and cost
Identifying how suppliers can add value and improve the environment
Supplier risk sharing
Moving beyond quarterly business reviews and fostering true partnerships