Category Management Manager, Tech Procurement

About the role

The Finance & Operations department at Novo Nordisk drives digitalization and business solutions to attain NNI goals by providing insights and intelligence that inform enterprise-wide resource allocation, investment choices, and operational excellence across the value chain. The department regulates accounting, upholds workplace safety, manages supply chains, supports technological and data innovation, maintains facilities, and ensures the integrity of business transactions. This role focuses on developing and executing category strategies for IT and digital technology spend, leveraging Category Management and Strategic Sourcing methodologies to deliver business value, innovation, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across IT and digital technology spend areas.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to optimize supplier relationships and negotiate complex technology agreements.
• Ensure acquisition of high-quality technology products and services that support NNI’s strategic objectives.
• Drive increased investment efficiency and ensure fair value and service accountability.
• Identify operational improvement opportunities and seek agreement through consensus management.
• Utilize market, industry, and customer insights to build competitive advantage into purchasing practices.
• Conduct spend analysis and develop summary reports and presentations to support sourcing direction.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish business objectives.
• Support the Novo Nordisk Supplier Diversity program and promote inclusion of diverse suppliers in sourcing initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between line of business, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure business objectives are met.
• Manage and monitor organizational compliance with supplier agreements.
• Assist in developing business requirements across categories and benchmark operational costs to industry standards.
• Develop supplier selection criteria and lead cross-functional teams through strategic sourcing processes.
• Maximize cost-saving opportunities without sacrificing quality, service, or reliability.
• Deliver strategic initiatives and presentations to stakeholders to gain consensus, even in complex or disagreeable situations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement systems and tools, and promote optimal use of global sourcing projects.
• Partner with the Procurement team to establish company-wide procurement systems, tools, processes, and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant experience may substitute for degree when appropriate; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and/or Purchasing.
• At least 3 years of experience sourcing and/or managing indirect spend categories and/or managing eSourcing events.
• Multiple diverse sourcing category/group experience preferred, especially in Marketing, IT, Market Research, Data & Analytics, Logistics & Distribution, Patient Support Solutions, or Clinical Operations.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience helpful but not required.
• Ability to exert influence on departmental objectives and goals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, presentation, relationship management, and people skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to act as a project lead in developing and implementing projects, processes, and programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Market Intelligence Tools, Coupa or other eSourcing and contracts management systems.
• Self-starter with a proven track record of delivering savings/value through collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Strategic Sourcing Methodologies, Processes, and Purchasing practices.

Physical Requirements

• 0–10% overnight travel required.

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $99,600 to $184,200. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and/or company vehicles depending on the position’s level or other company factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and auto/home insurance.
• Time off pursuant to sick time policy, flexible vacation policy, and parental leave policy.