Procurement Specialist, Bohumil

Are you skilled in supplier analysis and negotiation? Do you have a knack for optimizing procurement processes? We are seeking a Procurement Analyst to join our team and make a significant impact on our sourcing strategies. If you are ready to take on this challenge, read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

This role is a hybrid, and we require you to be 3 days a week at office, in Bohumil, Prague – Jevany.

The position

The Procurement Analyst has the authority to recommend suppliers and negotiate pricing and terms for indirect procurement, all within predefined guidelines, ensuring alignment with Novo Nordisk's procurement strategies. You will be responsible for managing and administering contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and conditions, and addressing any discrepancies with suppliers.

Your other responsibilities will be:

• Manage procurement processes and documentation and ensuring compliance with corporate policies.

• You will act as a representative of the procurement department in cross-functional meetings, providing insights and updates on procurement activities and supplier performance.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with the company's objectives to optimize MRO and CapEx spending.

• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent quality, reliability, and innovation in products and services.

• Negotiate and manage and administer contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions that meet organizational needs while minimizing risk.

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, pricing, and potential suppliers that can fulfill MRO and CapEx requirements effectively.

• Work closely with various departments (e.g., maintenance, engineering, procurement) to understand their specific needs, collaborate with global teams to ensure that the category strategy supports overall business objectives.

• Ensure that all sourcing and procurement activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements, while also assessing and mitigating risks associated with suppliers.

• Conduct RFPs and oversee competitive bidding processes

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management or related field.

• Fluent in Czech and English language.

• Proficiency in using procurement software and digital platforms.

• Experience in a global organization would be an advantage, as well as experience in a manufacturing plant.

• Knowledge of sustainable procurement strategies would be an advantage

• Familiarity with data analytics for supplier selection, contract administration and performance management.

• Ability to commute to Bohumil.

In terms of personal skills, which is very important, we are seeking a candidate with strong analytical thinking, negotiation abilities, attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, expertise in supplier relationship management is essential for this role.

About the department

The Procurement Analyst position falls under the Business Support department, which plays a crucial role within Novo Nordisk. This department consists of a dedicated team of four members plus a manager, and it reports directly to the Director of Business Support. The Procurement, Logistics & Planning Manager is heavily involved in overseeing procurement operations, particularly focused on strategic procurement, while currently, one team member is dedicated to operational procurement activities. We aim to shift some of this strategic responsibility to the Procurement Analyst role to create a more balanced approach.

Recognizing the strategic importance of procurement, we aim to evolve this role to include a greater focus on strategic decision-making related to supplier selection. The procurement department not only provides essential support across the organization but also wields significant decision-making authority in supplier selection processes. By enhancing this position, we strive to ensure that both operational and strategic aspects of procurement are effectively managed to drive the organization’s objectives forward.

We foster a collaborative environment where new ideas are welcomed, and team members are encouraged to actively contribute to our mission of helping people lead healthier lives.

Working at Novo Nordisk

We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV in English.

Deadline

Please apply before 14th March, 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.