Senior Category Manager - Travel and Events

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Are you ready to make a significant impact in the healthcare industry? At Novo Nordisk, we are looking for a passionate Senior Category Manager to join our Corporate Procurement team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive global category strategies, collaborate with key stakeholders, and manage relationships with top suppliers.

Your new role

You will join a team of 6 procurement professionals in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, as a Senior Category Manager, where you will be responsible for strategically directing the development of global categories within Travel and Events, aligning strategies with key stakeholders, and identifying local and regional strategic opportunities.

Some of your responsibilities will be to:

• Define category strategies aligned with key stakeholders and execute local/regional opportunities, conducting market and spend analysis to uncover cost savings and quality improvements.
• Monitor category performance and adjust as needed, leading global meetings to advance strategic objectives.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring strong partnerships to enhance performance, conducting supplier reviews and performance evaluations, and negotiating favourable agreements.
• Participate in cross-functional projects aligning category strategies with broader business goals, working closely with various departments to drive strategic initiatives and strengthen collaboration with GBS colleagues.
• Act as a subject matter expert and trainer, providing guidance to colleagues in Corporate Procurement, mentoring less experienced Category Managers, and supporting GBS colleagues in their professional development.

Your new department

Corporate Procurement manages Novo Nordisk's global indirect spend of approximately 130 billion DKK. We define and drive the global procurement strategy with around 150 employees in Denmark and over 500 globally, acting as a strategic partner in executing the company’s strategy.

We promote a global mindset, business partnering, and focus on creating rewarding careers. We invest in our employees, emphasizing high performance, enjoyment, and trust to help them thrive. We believe in a non-hierarchical, empowered organization, where great colleagues are the foundation for success – for you and Novo Nordisk.

Your skills and qualifications

We're seeking candidates who fulfil the following prerequisites:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience within Category Management and/or Strategic Procurement is required.

• Deep expertise in developing strategies that impact the corporation, integrating market and competition insights.
• Understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and commercial models within Travel and Events.
• Experience in building long-term partnerships and engaging colleagues in joint decision-making on a global level.

As a person, you excel in stakeholder management, proactive in adding value and earning trust. You are skilled in driving change and fostering a culture of renewal. Your working style engages teams, while your negotiation, communication, and project management skills are effective and adaptive. Additionally, you possess a strong grasp of data management and analysis, enabling impactful insights and reporting.

As well, you are fluent in both written and spoken English.

More information

For further information, please contact Jörg Birkefeld, Director Travel, Fleet and Events at JBFD@novonordisk.com.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Deadline

Please apply until 28th December 2025.

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.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.