About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions

• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one

• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option

• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave

• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

• Tuition Assistance

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Responsible for supporting and contributing to various sourcing-related tasks. Support diverse customer landscape across the value chain. Focus on key activities within sourcing operating model, engage in pipeline management and customer meetings to effectively align and prioritize tasks, while reviewing spend and ensuring compliance with applicable processes and policies.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager or Director.

Essential Functions

• Serves as System Manager and subject matter expert (SME) for procurement systems, including Coupa

• Train Line of Business in relation to procurement systems

• Support experienced Sourcing Managers in the source-to-contract process, including supplier identification, evaluation and selection

• Assist in the development and execution of sourcing strategies to meet organizational objectives

• Execute sourcing processes, projects & events in accordance with guidelines and minimum requirements

• Recommends changes to existing workflow & processes to ensure efficient & compliant operations that aligns with lean procedures

• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape and pricing dynamics and perform bid evaluations to assess supplier proposals and identify the best value options

• Track and analyse market trends impacting the availability and pricing of materials and services, providing insights to inform sourcing decisions and anticipate market changes

• Prepare reports and maintain documentation related to sourcing activities, market insights and bid evaluations

• Monitor & track expiration of contract and Performs controls to monitor spend, procurement requirements & compliance

• Aid in contract negotiations to secure favourable terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and strategic goals

• Serves as a partner with Line of Business to demonstrate how Procurement can help support overall business strategies

• Lead the qualification of suppliers & help address supplier issues with cost, delivery and/or quality

• Lead expansion & maintenance of VMI program across manufacturing sites

• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with minimum four (4) years of experience in procurement in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or related industry, required

• In lieu of BS + four (4) years of experience, may consider an Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or related industry required

• SAP or Coupa background in logistics & business modules preferred

• Proficient in computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, including AI-enabled procurement tools required

• Basic proficiency in data analysis, project management fundamentals and business communication, to export & analyse spend data to find trends for cost savings required

• Ability to self-prioritize & organize work based on priorities expressed by cross functional teams as well as execute standard work routinely & effectively required

• Strong verbal & written communication skills required

• Working knowledge of source-to-contract concepts (RFI, RFQ, RFP, bid evaluation) required

• Foundational commercial, market and technical knowledge relevant to procurement required

• Proven process improvement skills/ability lead departmental process improvement projects preferred

• Problem solving skills preferred

• Negotiation skills preferred

• Good presentation skills preferred

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.