Procurement Manager Position Available In Johnston, North Carolina

Procurement Manager
Employer
Novo Nordisk
Location
Clayton, NC
Start date
Jun 18, 2025
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Job Details About the Department At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic “fill and finish” site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At IFP, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidaysHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition Assistance Life & Disability InsuranceEmployee Referral Awards At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters. The Position Manage project purchasing activities (i.e. tendering, conditions of contract, bid evaluation and clarification, contract preparation and negotiation) in large investment projects. Act as communication link between Investment, Engineering & Sourcing (IES) and investment projects stakeholders. Act as sourcing responsible and follow standardized procedures for undertaking tendering according to Good Procurement Practices. Relationships Manager/Director. Essential Functions Manage procurement activities which, among other tasks include supplier selection in agreement with our category managers, executing tendering processes, bid clarification and evaluation, terms & conditions and contract preparation and negotiationsFull commercial responsibility for the procurement of assigned goods and servicesOperate the department in compliance with approved SOP’s & company policies & proceduresManage suppliers to achieve planned outcomes based on business needs & drive on-going improvement in supplier performanceEnsure balance between the business and project objectives in regards to triple bottom line, risk assessment and deliveries in a complex settingEnsure total cost views are considered in major investment project and challenge these if projects have not been viewed from a total cost perspectiveUtilize knowledge of suppliers relative positioning & market trends & activities to build competitive advantage into purchasing practicesProvide supplier and contract data to Category Managers in order to fulfil IES’s ambition on high quality data on the IES Supplier ListOversee local supplier onboarding, contract management, coverage & complianceResponsible for analyzing and developing business opportunities, procurement strategies and plans for the procurement activities & obtain buy-in on from relevant stakeholders on all levels within the companyIdentifies, pursues, & maximizes opportunities for realizing cost savings without sacrificing the quality, service & reliability expected of our suppliersDevelop & maintain internal & external stakeholder relationshipsSupport investment projects and Line of Business with pros and cons in relation to the procurement alternativesSupports the Supplier Diversity program & promotes the inclusion of diverse suppliers in all sourcing initiativesEnsure that non-financial objectives are also considered. E.g. Circular for Zero and Responsible SourcingInterfaces with IES in Denmark to ensure optimal use of procurement systems & US involvement in global sourcing projects & related effortsConsider new tools, theory and methodology for optimizing worldwide processes, sourcing and/or supplier relationshipsContribute to development of the IES Supplier baseGenerally, support department development activities and colleagues by sharing better practicesFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther accountabilities, as assigned Physical Requirements Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in economics, Engineering, Business, Finance, Procurement, Accounting, Purchasing or similar field from an accredited university requiredMinimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in sourcing/procurement or project management in capital investment projects requiredProcurement management responsibilities from positions in North America and internationally preferredExperience from the pharmaceutical industry or other regulated industries preferredProven knowledge of strategic good procurement / engineering practices and their application to the purchase of equipment and services preferredExperience with development of procurement tools and templates and ability to develop strategies within technical procurement preferredStrong negotiation sills & contracting skills preferredExperience in supporting a team towards specific goals and defining new objectives for constant improvement of business procedures preferredAble to challenge specific projects and develop alternative solutions preferredAbility to build and maintain good working relationships & possess excellent people skills as well as a profound understanding of quality, time and stakeholder management preferredSolid verbal, written communication, and presentation skills requiredSolid analytical skills and a significant practical experience in analyzing complex numbers and issues preferredSolid process improvement & problem-solving skills preferredAbility to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets required 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. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Company Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 54,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information visit novonordisk. Our US Research & Development hub, located in the Greater Boston area, brings together the best talent to drive life science innovation. Located in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge, our teams reflect the full scope of R D, from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future by creating a distinct R D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. By combining the speed and agility of biotech with the quality, resources, and stability of a large pharmaceutical company, our US R D hub will benefit from the best of both worlds to develop new medicines that meet the needs of patients. CONNECT Company info