Associate Category Manager, Energy

Are you passionate about renewable energy, procurement, and climate change? Do you aspire to make a difference in a dynamic and innovative team driving the commercial sustainability on a global level?

If you are looking for a hands-on opportunity to contribute to our company's environmental goals and be part of a collaborative and supportive work environment with great long-term opportunities for professional growth – apply today and join us in Strategic Sourcing Inbound Materials & Services (SSIMS).

The position
As Associate Category Manager, you will play a crucial part in supporting our renewable energy procurement processes and supporting various energy-related projects. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external energy suppliers to drive efficient and cost-effective energy sourcing.

You key responsibilities include:

• Supporting more senior colleagues in building category and sub-category strategies in the global renewable energy space
• Taking ownership over day-to-day operational tasks within the Energy Cluster, creating and maintaining category data and insights
• Leading the accounting and documentation collection process for Novo Nordisk’s global Annual Renewable Energy Certificates
• Overseeing dashboard integrations for invoiced energy spend globally,  coordinating with external data providers and internal specialists to ensure seamless integration of data
• Managing purchase orders and procurement software for the Cluster, handling energy-related RFQs/RFIs, documentation, timely updates, and supplier dialogues
• Conducting supply market and data analysis, assisting senior colleagues on supplier negotiations and analytics

Your role also involves supporting more senior colleagues in driving category groups and supplier meetings e.g. internal Energy Forums, Sourcing Reviews, Sustainability Advisory Board, and more. 
 
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we imagine you:

• Hold a master’s degree in renewable energy, procurement, business, finance, or another relevant field
• Bring some practical experience from the renewable energy sector in a relevant position, a consulting role, or procurement
• Show a strong willingness to learn, take ownership of tasks, and adapt with agility while maintaining an operational focus
• Showcase strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Display full proficiency in both spoken and written English

Existing proficiency (or demonstration of technical capacity to learn) procurement software and data management tools would be a strong advantage, along with proficiency in Danish. 

On a personal level, you are operationally minded, highly motivated, and detail-oriented team player, thriving in a dynamic environment with many stakeholders involved and where collaboration and problem-solving are key. You are curious and are eager to learn, taking ownership of your tasks and turning challenges into opportunities. You have strong analytical skills and excel in a project orientated environment, engaging both internal and external stakeholders. 

About the department 
SSIMS is one of the central sourcing units in Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply division, responsible for short- medium- and long-term strategic sourcing activities, which involves global identification and strategic management of suppliers for Novo Nordisk’s worldwide pharmaceutical production sites.

You will be part of a diverse department that ensures global supply of Energy, Production Services, and Supplies, and other critical production materials and services. Joining our Energy cluster, you will be surrounded by experienced colleagues, allowing you to continue your development within the sourcing domain.

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 have questions regarding the job, you are welcome to call Martin Jacobsen at +45 30752851.
  
Deadline 
6 March 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. 

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.