Procurement Intern

Gain hands-on procurement experience that spans 120+ countries and directly impacts how life-changing medicines reach patients worldwide. This isn't a typical internship – you'll take on real responsibility, drive process improvements, and work with a diverse, multicultural team dedicated to making healthcare more accessible across emerging markets.

Your new role

As a Procurement Intern in Region Emerging Markets, you'll develop professional competencies through meaningful work that matters. This is a 20-37 hour per week position on a 1-year contract, based in our Ørestad office in Copenhagen, where you'll work alongside experienced colleagues who are invested in your growth.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and optimizing procurement policies and processes while supporting the execution of our regional procurement strategy
• Developing monthly reports tracking procurement KPIs and compliance data to drive informed decision-making
• Preparing and launching RfXs (Request for Quotation/Proposal) in our systems, coordinating deadlines with internal and external stakeholders across multiple time zones and cultures
• Supporting sourcing processes through analysis and presentation preparation that influences organizational decisions
• Tracking savings calculations, procurement KPIs, and working with diverse data sources to support strategic analysis including affiliate spend, supplier strategies, and project pipelines
• Contributing to sustainability initiatives and enhancing our digitalization agenda through SharePoint updates and process improvements
• Providing support to internal stakeholders across the region with general sourcing questions

Your new department

As part of International Operations, you'll join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world's population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe.

You'll be part of the Procurement function within Region Emerging Markets, which covers Middle East, Central Asia, Latin America & Africa – a diverse region spanning more than 120 countries with over 3,000 dedicated colleagues. The Procurement team sits within the broader Finance & Operations department, with main offices in Zurich and hubs in Istanbul, Warsaw, and Copenhagen. In our Copenhagen hub, you'll collaborate with colleagues from different regions and functions, giving you exposure to the breadth of our international operations.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a proactive, curious learner who thrives in dynamic, multicultural environments. To succeed in this role, you should bring:

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills with a natural flair for data analysis and working with numbers
• A proactive, curious mindset with willingness to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills that enable you to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural environment
• Fast learning ability, service-minded approach, and a can-do attitude in dynamic situations
• Fluency in both written and spoken English
• Knowledge of AI and digital applications/software (nice to have)

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

This internship provides more than work experience – it's a genuine development opportunity. You'll gain exposure to procurement operations across emerging markets, work on strategic projects with real business impact, and receive high-level sparring from experienced colleagues. As part of a global healthcare company, you'll see firsthand how your work contributes to improving patient access to life-changing medicines while building skills that will serve your entire career.

Deadline
Please apply before 15 May 2026.

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 preventing 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.