Are you ready to take up a new challenge and be responsible for procurement in two of Novo Nordisk’s growing affiliates, the Netherlands and Switzerland? Are you a professional with a passion for procurement, stakeholders and driving impactful results?

If yes, then this opportunity might be right for you.

Join our Finance & Operations team here in the Netherlands and help us drive change across the business!

The Position

As our Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our procurement landscape. You will be the go-to expert and you will prioritize projects by engaging with senior and external stakeholders effectively.

You will also manage one contract specialist, establishing and refining contract management practices across Novo Nordisk Netherlands while driving the procurement function in Switzerland.

Additionally you will:

Lead indirect sourcing strategies and execute regional procurement plans to optimize operations.

• Enhance contract management systems to streamline processes and ensure efficiency, while also leading negotiations for optimal terms and fostering innovation.

• Champion compliance with internal and external regulations, while actively managing supplier relationships to promote diversity and sustainability.

• Take the lead in managing contract management professionals and driving the implementation of procurement strategy, based on budget and spend analysis.

• Effectively communicate the value of procurement to stakeholders and spearhead cross-affiliate projects to maximize impact and efficiency.

This role is hybrid, requiring two days per week at our office in the Netherlands. Expect around 15% travel to Switzerland and Denmark.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have the following qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Supply Chain Management, or similar.

• Substantial experience in Indirect Procurement, Sourcing and Category Management within an international organization.

• Experienced in driving tender and negotiation practices

• Curiosity and interest in people leadership, coupled with an analytical mindset and a strong sourcing toolbox. Having managerial experience would be a plus.

• Proficiency in the procurement-to-pay process, with the ability to build and execute procurement pipelines.

• Adept at managing senior internal and external stakeholders, being able to influence while also being a great team player.

• Effective communication skills in English, with proficiency in Dutch. Knowledge of German would be considered a plus.

Additionally, you should have strong negotiation skills and a growth mindset.

About the Department

As the Procurement Manager at Novo Nordisk in the Netherlands and Switzerland, you will report to the Senior Director of Finance & Operations in the Netherlands, with a secondary reporting line to the Senior Director in Switzerland. Our regional procurement leadership is based in Copenhagen.

Your daily team will be the Dutch Finance & Operations department, currently located in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Comprising seven professionals, our team oversees commercial excellence, business insights, controlling, supply chain, and facility management. Our stakeholders range from frontline to business enabling functions within the organization, as well as external partners such as warehousing, wholesalers, and IT providers.

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

In case of questions, please contact Sr. Director, Finance & Operations, Ann Rendbaek by email arnd@novonordisk.com or phone +31 6 57 94 74 50

Deadline

Apply before 4th April 2024

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.