Sourcing Professional I

About the Role

Assist the Line of Business (LoB) with Coupa information, training, and compliance. Support compliance of the procurement for manufacturing (PfM) process, address supplier issues, and expand/maintain the site Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program.

Responsibilities

• Adjust content in Coupa as needed and assist LoB with tactical sourcing events.
• Administer Coupa purchase orders for complex IT goods and services in a timely manner.
• Ensure the purchasing process complies with corporate and local guidelines.
• Track and manage all department-related SLAs, vendor contracts, and agreements.
• Resolve IT pricing, quality, and delivery issues with responsible orders.
• Assist with the expansion and maintenance of the VMI program across NNPILP sites.
• Support the qualification of suppliers and address supplier issues related to cost, delivery, or quality.
• Backup local sourcing responsible for the PfM process; assist LoB in identifying PfM requirements, review data for compliance, address LoB’s questions regarding usage, and monitor PfM training needs and spend compliance.
• Maintain and develop department procedures according to cGMPs.
• Develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate sourcing activities with Denmark (DK) for assigned commodities.
• Represent NNPILP on global and local project teams for changes affecting sourcing activities.
• Recommend changes to existing workflows and processes to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university (required).
• May consider an Associate’s Degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field (required).
• Coupa background in Purchasing, Sourcing, and Contract modules (preferred).
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to export and analyze spend data to identify trends for cost savings (required).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (preferred).
• Proven process improvement skills and ability to lead departmental process improvement projects (preferred).
• Knowledgeable about purchasing procedures (preferred).
• Problem-solving skills (preferred).
• Good presentation skills (preferred).
• Ability to self-prioritize and organize work based on priorities expressed by cross-functional teams (required).
• Ability to execute standard work routinely and effectively (required).

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 (percentage may vary based on role requirements).

Benefits

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions.
• Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective from day one.
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option.
• Family-focused benefits, including 14 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid family medical leave.
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products.
• Tuition assistance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee referral awards.