Procurement Project Controller

Are you looking for a position where you can apply your controlling insights and excellent analytical capabilities? Does the prospect of engaging in fast-paced and innovative procurement projects within Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) production resonate with you?
 
If yes, then read on and apply now for a life-changing career as we embark on a monumental expansion of our Kalundborg site with a remarkable investment of over 42 billion DKK.
 
The Position
As our new Procurement Project Controller, you will be working closely with various departments and report to our partners in Novo Nordisk HQ. Your key role will be to support the Procurement Leads and Project Management on all matters of project controlling and reporting. 
 
You can also look forward to:
•    Developing and implementing standardised procurement control and reporting routines at contract, category, supplier, and project levels.
•    Maintaining a comprehensive spend development overview and providing regular forecasts.
•    Designing and operating dashboards for procurement and contract management reporting.
•    Enjoying a significant level of autonomy to optimise and implement valuable procurement reporting and analysis ideas.
•    Managing emergent supplier-related issues on an ad-hoc basis, preparing comprehensive presentations for Procurement Leads, and supporting compliance-related monitoring and audits.
 
You will work from both our location in Virum just 10 km north of Copenhagen (3-4 times a week) and from our main location in Kalundborg 1-2 times a week.
 
You will also take part in the ongoing process optimisation, which includes identifying optimisation initiatives within your area of responsibility.
 
Qualifications
We imagine that a successful candidate has the following qualifications:
 
•    An academic degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics or similar
•    0-2 years of relevant theoretical and/or practical experience within procurement or supply chain management
•    Great attention to detail and ability to analyse and present massive amounts of data from various sources
•    A proven track record of managing several tasks simultaneously in an efficient and structured manner
•    Proficiency in both written and spoken English
 
As an individual, you embody reliability, loyalty, and a service-oriented mindset. You express a keen interest in broadening your understanding of procurement processes. You are a dedicated team player with the ability and wish to take on responsibilities in support of your colleagues.
 
About the department
The Advanced Expediting Department is a proactive solution to mitigate key risks associated with contractors and suppliers in multi-billion CAPEX projects. The primary objective of the Expediting Department is to effectively mitigate risks related to the delivery of bulk materials, components, and instruments by implementing proactive measures and setting a clear direction for the organisation. The department work in close collaboration with our engineering partner, who will continue to handle daily operations. Join us in shaping the future by playing a crucial role in the development of our new department.

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
If you would like to discuss further, you are welcome to contact Head of PS API Advanced Expediting, Mikkel Austlid at MQUT@novonordisk.com
 
Deadline
19. May 2024. Please, note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis.
 
You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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.