Procurement Manager

About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At IFP, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Manage project purchasing activities (i.e. tendering, conditions of contract, bid evaluation and clarification, contract preparation and negotiation) in large investment projects. Act as communication link between Investment, Engineering & Sourcing (IES) and investment projects stakeholders. Act as sourcing responsible and follow standardized procedures for undertaking tendering according to Good Procurement Practices.
Relationships
Manager/Director.
Essential Functions

• Manage procurement activities which, among other tasks include supplier selection in agreement with our category managers, executing tendering processes, bid clarification and evaluation, terms & conditions and contract preparation and negotiations
• Full commercial responsibility for the procurement of assigned goods and services
• Operate the department in compliance with approved SOP's & company policies & procedures
• Manage suppliers to achieve planned outcomes based on business needs & drive on-going improvement in supplier performance
• Ensure balance between the business and project objectives in regards to triple bottom line, risk assessment and deliveries in a complex setting
• Ensure total cost views are considered in major investment project and challenge these if projects have not been viewed from a total cost perspective
• Utilize knowledge of suppliers relative positioning & market trends & activities to build competitive advantage into purchasing practices
• Provide supplier and contract data to Category Managers in order to fulfil IES's ambition on high quality data on the IES Supplier List
• Oversee local supplier onboarding, contract management, coverage & compliance
• Responsible for analyzing and developing business opportunities, procurement strategies and plans for the procurement activities & obtain buy-in on from relevant stakeholders on all levels within the company
• Identifies, pursues, & maximizes opportunities for realizing cost savings without sacrificing the quality, service & reliability expected of our suppliers
• Develop & maintain internal & external stakeholder relationships
• Support investment projects and Line of Business with pros and cons in relation to the procurement alternatives
• Supports the Supplier Diversity program & promotes the inclusion of diverse suppliers in all sourcing initiatives
• Ensure that non-financial objectives are also considered. E.g. Circular for Zero and Responsible Sourcing
• Interfaces with IES in Denmark to ensure optimal use of procurement systems & US involvement in global sourcing projects & related efforts
• Consider new tools, theory and methodology for optimizing worldwide processes, sourcing and/or supplier relationships
• Contribute to development of the IES Supplier base
• Generally, support department development activities and colleagues by sharing better practices
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, Engineering, Business, Finance, Procurement, Accounting, Purchasing or similar field from an accredited university required
• Minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in sourcing/procurement or project management in capital investment projects required
• Procurement management responsibilities from positions in North America and internationally preferred
• Experience from the pharmaceutical industry or other regulated industries preferred
• Proven knowledge of strategic good procurement / engineering practices and their application to the purchase of equipment and services preferred
• Experience with development of procurement tools and templates and ability to develop strategies within technical procurement preferred
• Strong negotiation sills & contracting skills preferred
• Experience in supporting a team towards specific goals and defining new objectives for constant improvement of business procedures preferred
• Able to challenge specific projects and develop alternative solutions preferred
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships & possess excellent people skills as well as a profound understanding of quality, time and stakeholder management preferred
• Solid verbal, written communication, and presentation skills required
• Solid analytical skills and a significant practical experience in analyzing complex numbers and issues preferred
• Solid process improvement & problem-solving skills preferred
• Ability to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets required

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.