Category Management Specialist

2 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time
Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled procurement professional to join our team at Novo Nordisk A/S. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can translate business needs into strategic supply chain and category-specific strategies, while identifying and partnering with external providers.

As a Senior Category Manager, you will be responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives, leading negotiations, and managing ongoing supplier relationships. You will also analyze market trends and effectively present results and recommendations to senior management.

Key Skills and Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or equivalent in supply chain, business, engineering, or any other relevant field
  • Previous experience within procurement/sourcing from a large international organization
  • Experience working in a regulated industry such as pharmaceutical, medical devices, automotive, health care, food, dairy, or cosmetics industries
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Fluency in both verbal and written English

About Our Company Culture

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.



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