Indirect Procurement Manager

1 week ago


Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

Are you passionate about procurement and ready to tackle exciting business challenges? If you have a strong background in indirect spend and are eager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, we have a remarkable opportunity for you.

As the Procurement Manager for Indirect Spend at Novo Nordisk A/S, you will be instrumental in orchestrating procurement activities for significant investment projects. Your expertise will be key in driving cost efficiency, enhancing processes, and fostering supplier partnerships across various indirect categories. This role offers a unique chance to be part of a high-performing team dedicated to procurement excellence within a leading pharmaceutical organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the Procurement Plan for indirect spend related to major investment projects.
  • Collaborate with Purchasing and Sourcing teams to coordinate procurement efforts.
  • Serve as the primary contact for project organization, offering guidance on Indirect Spend matters.
  • Manage the sourcing pipeline and daily purchase requests, ensuring alignment with central procurement and engineering teams.
  • Plan and execute sourcing events, lead negotiations, conduct market assessments of potential suppliers, and manage the complete sourcing and contracting process.

In this role, you will handle indirect spend transactions within the project organization, ensuring effective sourcing and purchasing processes while acting as a liaison between the project teams and central procurement.

Qualifications:

  • A degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, particularly in project environments, with formal or informal leadership experience.
  • Thorough understanding of end-to-end procurement processes within Indirect Spend categories.
  • Familiarity with digital procurement tools such as Coupa, ARIBA, or SAP.
  • Fluency in English, with Danish as a plus.

Experience in construction-related projects and knowledge of GxP or the pharmaceutical industry will be advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

You are recognized for your procurement expertise and supportive nature. You thrive in a global work environment and can communicate complex issues clearly. You are adept at managing multiple priorities and changes, demonstrating independence while being a collaborative team player. You are proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to achieving strong business outcomes.

About the Department:

The PS API Investment Projects team is responsible for some of the largest capacity expansion initiatives in the pharmaceutical sector. We are dedicated to defining and driving the indirect procurement strategy, contributing to optimization projects, and providing insights that shape our future operations. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team, sharing knowledge, and enhancing our collective expertise.



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