Procurement & Contract Professional

Are you eager to work with procurement processes and contract management? Do you possess strong negotiation skills, and communication skills? Are you structured and organized, and do you enjoy working with, as well as managing many stakeholders? If yes, you might be our new Contract and Procurement Professional. Apply Today! 
 

The position

As our new Contract & Procurement Professional, you will play a critical role in ensuring that the organization’s procurement activities are efficient, effective, and aligned with the business objectives. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, and external suppliers to secure efficient contract management, manage contracts and supplier relationship.
 

Your key responsibilities will include:

•    Ensure that the organization obtains the best value for money on all purchases, and develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and timely delivery of goods and services.
•    Develop and maintain procurement policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
•    Support in creation of project budget and cost forecast, and provide monthly reporting to project management team on procurement status. 
•    Monitor contract performance and compliance and take appropriate action to ensure that all parties are meeting their obligations.
•    Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and mitigate contractual risks.
•    Provide guidance and support to other team members on contract-related matters, and draft contract renewals, extension, and modifications as necessary. 
 

Qualifications:

•    Academic degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field
•    +3 years of experience in contract management & procurement or related field.
•    Strong negotiation skills and understanding of contract law and legal terminology.
•    Experience from a regulated industry, such as healthcare or government contracting is considered a strong advantage.  
•    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
 

As a person, you are highly organized with strong attention to details. You possess the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and you know how to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. 
 

About the department 

The Procurement & Contract Management team at Novo Nordisk is a key partner to project managers, providing support for all equipment procurement and contract follow-up in terms of schedule, cost, risk, and changes. We operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with stakeholders across 4 continents. Our team embraces change and is dedicated to making a difference in the world of pharmaceuticals. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of healthcare.

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 63,000 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, please contact, Henrik Nygaard, Procurement & Contract Manager at HEYD@novonordisk.com 
 

Deadline 

12 May, 2024. 

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.