Category Lead (Denmark, Høje-Taastrup)

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Høje-Taastrup, Denmark

Jobkategori
Procurement

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Are you driven by a passion for category management and the skill to turn strategic visions into impactful sourcing decisions? Do you aspire to negotiate high-value contracts while building meaningful relationships with stakeholders?

If you thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and mentoring others, we look forward to welcoming you in our dynamic international Drug Product outsourcing team. Apply today – we’re excited to meet you!

The position
The demand for global Drug Product outsourcing initiatives to support our capacity ambitions is increasing and we need you on our journey. As Category Lead, you will be working closely with more junior category managers and be responsible for identifying solutions via category strategies and executing these by contracting with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).

Collaboration across the landscape of external partners and the Corporate Novo Nordisk teams is of paramount importance to ensure that we deliver on our supply chain ambitions, at a competitive price for our patients.

Your main activities entail:

• Interacting actively with key stakeholders to understand the Novo Nordisk business needs and based on this,
• Aligning on a strategic level with our overall Supply Chain Strategy and specific Category Strategy to identify new suppliers capable of supporting us
• Assisting the Legal organization in drafting sourcing contracts, leading on the negotiation of contracts with identified CMOs, as well as
• Managing effectively ongoing CMO relationships and updating contracts as necessary
• Ensuring timely management of category fundamentals, such as contracting, negotiations, supplier collaboration structures, and risk assessments
• Thriving in stakeholder management, with direct exposure to Novo Nordisk’s leadership and external partners

Your role also includes conducting sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ) while taking, in collaboration with your stakeholders, various sourcing criteria into account (e.g. timelines, costs, technology, robustness, biodiversity, responsible sourcing, etc.) - which at times might be complex to retrieve or define.

You will be working with global CMOs; hence you should expect up to 15 days of travel activities per year. This position holds ample opportunities for personal and professional development and will quickly establish you as the go-to person within your area, giving you exposure to management.

The position is based in Høje-Taastrup, and requires presence in Denmark. We are excited to welcome you and would encourage you to be prepared to relocate for this opportunity.

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, we imagine you:

• Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field
• Bring prior experience in category management, procurement, or business development from an international organization or start-up within pharmaceuticals
• Demonstrate a proven track record of negotiating contracts and managing suppliers
• Possess strong communication and presentation skills, along with solid stakeholder management and networking skills
• Showcase fluency in both verbal and written English

It would be considered as a strong advantage if you have experience working with CMOs or possess knowledge of aseptic production.

On a personal level, you have a commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to quickly understand complex business models and industry dynamics. You maintain a holistic view on the entire Category alongside your team members, while understanding its broader impact on the supply chain, all while staying engaged with the specifics of your projects. You proactively cultivate strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Lastly, you thrive working on your own while also actively sharing your expertise with the team and mentoring colleagues to help them succeed in their roles.

About the department
Global Strategic Outsourcing & Devices (GSOD) is the central sourcing unit in Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply division. Through collaboration with our international supplier networks, we ensure the availability of external supply needed to develop and produce products that help millions of people around the world living with chronic diseases.

Joining our team, you will be surrounded by colleagues with different backgrounds and levels of experience, allowing you to continue your development within the sourcing domain.

In GSOD, we invest significant resources in developing our employees through coaching, frequent feedback, formal training, and challenging responsibilities. You will join an international team with a diverse group of people who are self-driven, open-minded, and have a strong drive to show that despite us being good at what we do, we can be even better.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
For further information, please contact Berardo Baandrup Artieri, Senior Manager, at +45-30798811.

Deadline
6 October 2024.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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.