Associate Category Manager

Are you passionate about strategic management and procurement? Do you want to kickstart your career in Category Management? We are looking for an enthusiastic Associate Category Manager to join our team and support the strategic management of specific categories of goods and services. If that sounds like you, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position

As an Associate Category Manager at Novo Nordisk, you will:

1. Support experienced category managers in strategic decision-making and execution.
2. Participate in strategic planning sessions to provide insights and support.
3. Assist in the development and implementation of category strategies in alignment with overall business objectives.
4. Provide analytical support by collecting and analysing category data, market trends, and consumer behaviour to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation.
5. Create and maintain dashboards and reports for category performance metrics.
6. Monitor and report on emerging market trends and their potential impact on the category.
7. Compile competitor analysis reports to identify market positioning and opportunities.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have the following:

1. Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
2. 1-3 years of relevant experience within Category Management or Procurement.
3. Strong analytical skills and the ability to collect and interpret data.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
6. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

About the department

Corporate Procurement is anchored within Global Solutions area which reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Novo Nordisk. In addition, we build strategies and execute improvement projects to optimize the global indirect spend of DKK +50 billion related to, e.g., Facility Management, R&D activities, Marketing services, Travel, Professional Advisory Services, and IT.

We work fact-based and take engaged leadership for the initiatives we are involved in. We are aspiring, curious, and constantly strive for excellence. We promote a global mindset, collaboration, teamwork, innovation, dedication to business partnering, and a relentless focus on creating rewarding careers for our people.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognise the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing.

Contact

For any questions regarding the position please contact Hans-Henrik Stensaker at HSEK@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

8th January, 2025

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. Please note that only applications in English will be considered.

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.