Commercial Contract Negotiator

1 month ago


Bagsværd, Gladsaxe Municipality, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Contract Negotiator to join our team at Novo Nordisk. As a key member of our Strategy, Sourcing, Negotiation CoE, you will play a crucial role in driving projects across our global organization for direct sourcing.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading contract discussions with global suppliers, ensuring the best commercial outcomes for Novo Nordisk. You will have a strong understanding of business models and contracts within a regulated industry, as well as experience in business partnering within a matrix organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and carry out negotiations with global suppliers to achieve the best commercial outcomes for Novo Nordisk.
  • Understand the commercial needs of the business and transform them into actionable key terms in a negotiation.
  • Identify appropriate business models and anchor them in contracts.
  • Obtain mandate for negotiations and communicate objectives, scenarios, and risk to management.
  • Be a professional ambassador of Novo Nordisk, ensuring that negotiations are conducted in a professional way.
  • Coffee and train stakeholders in negotiation processes and strategy.

Requirements

To be successful in this position, you will need:

  • A master's degree in business administration, economics, commercial law, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience in commercial negotiations with a strong understanding of business models and contracts within a regulated industry.
  • Experience in business partnering within a matrix organisation, with strong stakeholder management skills.
  • A proven track record of leading successful commercial negotiations and drafting contracts.
  • Proficiency in both spoken and written English.

About Us

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.

Salary Information

The estimated salary for this role is between $80,000 and $120,000 per year, depending on location and experience.

Contact Information

Please note that all applications should include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.



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