Procurement Specialist (12 month FTC)

For over 100 years we have been driving change to defeat diabetes, but we know that what got us here today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We are now transforming our business and taking our expertise into new territories including obesity and rare blood and endocrine diseases.   

Our story is one of incredible growth and success, which has culminated in receiving many prestigious awards, such as Best Places to Work and Vitality – Britain’s Healthiest Workplace. 

The position 

Are you ready to take up a new challenge and be responsible for procurement in one of our growing business areas? If so, then this opportunity might be right for you. Join our UK Procurement Team sitting within Finance & Operations! 

In this role you will be a business partner to key stakeholders in UK affiliate and manage indirect sourcing spend across a range of different categories.  

This is a fixed term contract of 12 Months, Hybrid with 2 days at the office on a weekly basis.  

Additionally you will:  

• Execute sourcing activities and build procurement pipeline based on the budgets, spend analyses 

• Act as a business partner to support the business objectives and work with preferred suppliers, ensuring diversity and innovation  

• Operationalise procurement policy across the UK Business Area, fostering strong compliance 

• Train and support end-users on the appropriate procurement processes 

• Communicate procurement’s purpose and value to senior stakeholders  

• Support cross-affiliate procurement projects 

You will also play an active role in assessing business needs, applying global category strategies, drive supplier relationship management while executing on sourcing projects all aiming to acquire the highest quality of goods/services at the best possible terms, prices, innovation, and sustainability. All with a strong focus on compliance with internal and external regulations, including ethical and legal guidelines. 

Qualifications 

To be successful in this role we imagine that you have:  

• A Degree in e.g. Business Administration, Economics, Law, Supply Chain Management, CIPS or similar 

• Some experience working with sourcing, category management, supply chain in an international organisation 

• An analytical mindset, a robust set of sourcing tools, comprehension of the procurement-to-pay process, and the capacity to construct and implement a procurement pipeline are essential. Experience in change management and adeptness in managing senior stakeholders, coupled with the ability to influence without direct authority, are also crucial requirements 

• Effective communication to senior stakeholders and across the organisation in English 

About the department 

As a Procurement Specialist you will report to UK Procurement & Event Operations Manager and be based out of the Gatwick office located just 40 minutes south of London.  

The well-established Procurement team sit within Finance & Operations.  We are a diverse team, which includes Accounting; Taxation; Business Financing, Analytics & Pricing; Supply Chain; Financial Compliance and Facilities Management.  We all drive competitive value creation by improving our business partnering efforts with line of business, strive for operational excellence in our processes and develop the capabilities needed for the future of our business. 

Working at Novo Nordisk  

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. 

What We Offer 

• Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. 

• Your workplace: Our offices will be your primary workplace but with flexibility to work 2-3 days at home during your working week.  

• Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions 

• Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to an award winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance. 

• Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our private medical, life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. 

• Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people.  We are committed to making your workplace safe and believe that a transparent, inclusive culture and leadership is the way to empower every individual to do their very best. 

Application support  

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.  If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to GIFJ@novonordisk.com.  Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need.   

Deadline  

Please apply before 21st May 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.