Senior Supply Manager

Are you experienced in optimizing supply chains and supply management, and to ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role? Then read on, as we are looking for a dedicated Supply Manager to join our Inbound Supply Management team at Novo Nordisk.

Apply today for a life-changing career!

The position 

As Senior Supply Manager you will optimize categories across the inbound supply chain from supplier to Novo Nordisk production in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will:

• Drive and develop relevant category teams, working closely with Quality, Strategic Sourcing, and other stakeholders to execute the Category Plan and solve specific issues. 

• Lead tasks and projects within the relevant category as defined in our category plan(s) or prioritized by the Category Group. 

• Monitor and drive supplier performance, ensuring adherence to agreements, on-time delivery, and quality performance. 

• Manage supplier capacity by establishing and coordinating purchase forecasts, matching supplier capacities to Novo Nordisk’s future production demands. 

• Ensure supplier compliance with Novo Nordisk purchasing requirements, including managing supplier-related change requests. 

• Drive and contribute to supplier/supply risk management in the relevant sourcing categories. 

Qualifications 

We are looking for candidates who can bring the following qualifications to the table: 

• A master’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• Substantial experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain management preferably from a highly regulated industry.

• Proven experience in supplier management, including performance monitoring, risk management and negotiation. 

• Knowledge of quality assurance and regulatory compliance in supply chain management. 

In addition, you have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, fluent spoken and written English.

About the department 

The Inbound Supply Management department at Novo Nordisk plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials and components critical to the company's production and supply chain operations. This department is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the inbound supply processes, fostering strong relationships with suppliers, and maintaining an efficient flow of goods from external sources into the company's production facilities. Located at our headquarters, the department thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, working collaboratively to support Novo Nordisk's mission. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 73,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing. 

Contact 
For further information, you are welcome to contact Senior Manager Marieke Jensen IMRJ@novonordisk.com. 

Deadline 

March  30th  2025 

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.