Category Project Lead

2 weeks ago

Gladsaxe, Gladsaxe Municipality, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

Jobbeskrivelse
Placering
Bagsværd, Denmark

Jobkategori
Procurement

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Do you have a strong background in project management and a proven track record in driving change and continuous improvement within category management? Are you skilled at building solid relationships with global internal stakeholders and external partners?

If so, we look forward to seeing you apply your project leadership and procurement expertise to set a strategic direction for your team and area. Apply now and join us in Bioprocessing & Raw Materials (BPRM), part of Strategic Sourcing Inbound Materials & Services (SSIMS) in External Supply.

The position
As Category Project Lead, your role involves participating in and leading procurement projects related to M&A and pipeline projects. You will be the one in BPRM who is on top of all activities in the department related to M&A and pipeline projects and you will be the link to our Center of Excellence for Alliance, Acquisitions & Product Portfolio Management.

You will be ensuring operational, tactical, and strategic planning for the BPRM aspects of M&A and pipeline activities, including ensuring organizational readiness as well as budgeting.

Your primary responsibilities include:

  • Serving as the primary point of contact for matters related to strategic sourcing of bioprocessing and raw materials in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for M&A and pipeline projects.
  • Monitoring project progress, identifying risks and issues, and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
  • Coordinating with cross-functional teams across Novo Nordisk to ensure seamless integration of acquired companies and assets into the organization, from a BPRM angle.
  • Identifying and creating improvements to processes to increase efficiencies.

You will also engage with stakeholders from acquired companies to understand their processes and requirements, providing expertise and guidance on procurement matters during the mergers and acquisitions as well as with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with the overall integration strategy.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we believe you:

  • Hold a Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management and/or project portfolio management experience.
  • Possess a proven track record of both successful project and category management, coupled with experience with strategic sourcing and supplier management.
  • Showcase solid communication and negotiation skills.
  • Display proficiency in both spoken and written English.

It would be considered as a strong advantage if you have experience or knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory requirements.

As a person, you inspire with your project leadership skills, capability of providing guidance, support, and setting clear objectives to drive high performance. You have a strategic mindset and are detail-oriented, skillfully navigating complexities and finding innovative solutions. You are able to align activities with the organization's overall strategic goals, building strong relationships and influencing both internal and external stakeholders. Lastly, your strong communication skills enable you to clearly articulate strategies, requirements, and set direction, fostering collaboration and commitment to continuous improvement.

About the Department
In SSIMS, we are responsible for supporting Product Supply by securing capacity at suppliers for inbound materials and services to internal production facilities. Here, we have a wide set of capabilities spread across three category departments and two Centres of Excellence, with around 70 employees currently located in Bagsværd but moving to Taastrup by the end of the year.

You will join the Bioprocessing & Raw Materials department which is responsible for all the bioprocessing and raw materials used globally by Novo Nordisk. We secure timely, robust, long-term supply, securing manufacturing of NN Products, through SSIMS Core Disciplines, maximizing value creation for Novo Nordisk in alignment with NN strategy.

We are a diverse team of 20 people, where colleagues are eager to exchange knowledge, as well as gain insights from your expertise. Within our team, we foster open communication, a positive mindset, and a strong enthusiasm for both personal and professional growth.

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 details about the position, please reach out to VP BPRM Anders Bræmer-Jensen at +45-30756288.

Deadline
8 September 2024.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. 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.

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