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Alfiya Gafarova

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Global Procurement Contract Manager at Sandoz
📍 Prague, Czechia

Alfiya Gafarova is a results-driven Global Procurement Contract Manager at Sandoz with over 13 years of international experience in the pharmaceutical and IT sectors. Colleagues describe her as professional, adaptable, and knowledgeable, with expertise in SAP Ariba, process improvement, and stakeholder management. She holds degrees from the Russian-American Institute and Moscow State University.

Outside of her core responsibilities, Alfiya is deeply committed to continuous professional development. She has recently earned multiple certifications in artificial intelligence, including "AI Foundations for Business Professionals" from the University of Oxford and specializations in Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot, demonstrating a passion for leveraging new technologies.

As an extracurricular activity, Alfiya was part of a communication team that won a Stella Award for enhancing internal messaging.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Global Procurement Contract Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Prague, Czechia
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AI in Business
Recently completed multiple certifications in AI, including from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and DeepLearning. AI, showing a strong interest in its professional applications.
Contract Management Systems
Has deep expertise in managing and enhancing Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, specifically SAP Ariba, across dozens of countries for Sandoz and Novartis.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Global Procurement Contract Manager
Sandoz
10-2022 - 6-2023
Global Sourcing Manager
Novartis
5-2018 - 10-2022
Global IT & Digital Buyer
Novartis
12-2016 - 5-2018
Procurement Analyst
Novartis
1-2016 - 11-2016
Buyer Analyst
Anheuser-Busch InBev
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Education
2006 - 2011
Bachelor's Degree
Russian-American Institute, Moscow
2006 - 2012
Master's Degree
Moscow State University of Culture and Arts, Moscow
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