A Procurement or Sourcing Manager manages the procurement of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
Sourcing Hub Employer Novo Nordisk Location Clayton, NC Start date Aug 27, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Manufacturing & Production , Supply Chain Required Education Associate Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed Bio NC , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details About the Department At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk's innovative oral products. At API, 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 holidays Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 14 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 Secure supply through high supplier performance & compliance to supply agreements for assigned material categories. Responsible for optimizing the Supply Chain for multiple production sites in NNPILP through data analysis, stakeholder management, problem solving & execution of changes. Lead the qualification of new materials, suppliers and supply chains for multiple production sites in NNPILP. Identify opportunities for operational improvements & seek agreements through consensus management. Relationships Reports to Director or Manager. Essential Functions Manage supplier capacity by establishing & coordinating purchase forecasts & matching supplier capacities to Novo Nordisk future production demandsManage supplier compliance to Novo Nordisk purchasing related requirements, including completion of supplier related change requestsDrive & contribute to supplier/supply risk management in the relevant sourcing categoriesIdentify, establish, design & share best practicesEnsure clear and timely communication to relevant stakeholders at all times and drive coordination when crisis management is needed to ensure materials are timely delivered to productionDrive & develop open and constructive customer relationships to advance mutual innovation and performanceSeeks out, builds, & maintains trusting & collaborative relationships & alliances with others inside & outside of the organization in ways that accomplish key business objectives; & helps others do the sameMonitor and drive supplier performance for the suppliers in terms of supplier adherence to agreements, supplier delivery on time, supplier quality performanceConduct supplier meetings, independently and in agreement with the Strategic Sourcing Managers, the Director of the department, or SoOp DK Inbound Supply ManagementCoordinate supplier audits (Quality & Responsible Sourcing) in cooperation with supplier audits & QA & participate in relevant auditsDrive and execute qualification of new suppliers/supply chains/raw materials and supply chain optimization projects in collaboration with QA, Strategic Sourcing Managers/SSIMS, Material Responsible and other relevant stakeholders with the objective of executing the Category Plan and solving specific issuesUnderstands broad organizational perspectives & delivers messages & presentation to various stakeholders to gain consensus for tactical initiatives & ideas, in the face of complexity or disagreement Develop & prepare summary reports & presentations as requiredFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther duties 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 Supply Chain Management, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience requiredMay consider an Associate's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience within supply chain, supplier management, key account management, purchasing, or logistics requiredMinimum of eight (8) years progressively responsible experience within supply chain, supplier management, key account management, purchasing or logistics requiredRaw Material Supplier Management &/or purchasing experience requiredExperience from the pharmaceutical industry or other regulated industries preferredProject Management experience preferredProficient with PCs, Microsoft Office Suite requiredExtensive experience in supplier collaboration & management of cross-organizational supply optimization projects preferredStrong knowledge of Project Management Methodologies, Processes & Purchasing practices preferredExtensive knowledge in in SAP or similar system preferredAbility to translate technical information into operational actions requiredDemonstrated experience in practical problem solving & process improvement methods requiredProject Management Tools, Ariba or other eSourcing & contracts management systems preferred Knowledge of US, EU regulations & guidelines, & application of GMP's preferredExperience planning, organizing, managing execution, checking results, & revising work plans preferredStrong communication skills across multiple organizational levels requiredExperience with capacity management, purchase forecasts & matching supplier capacities with production demands preferred We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today. 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.com . 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.
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