Regional Sourcing Analyst

Novo Nordisk A/S; Clayton (NC); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off and 14 holidays

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Resumo da oferta

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support sourcing tasks across our value chain in Clayton, NC. You will engage in pipeline management, review spend, and ensure compliance with established processes and policies.

You will work as a SME for procurement systems, train business units, and assist in supplier identification, evaluation, and selection while contributing to sourcing strategies and contract negotiations.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management or related field with 4+ years in procurement in pharma/manufacturing
• Associate’s degree option with 6+ years in planning/purchasing in pharma/manufacturing
• SAP or Coupa background in logistics & business modules preferred
• Proficient in MS Office and basic data analysis
• Knowledge of source-to-contract concepts (RFI/RFQ/RFP)
• Ability to self-prioritize and organize work across cross-functional teams
• Foundational commercial, market and technical procurement knowledge
• Process improvement experience preferred

Responsabilidades

• Supports sourcing-related tasks across the value chain
• Engages in pipeline management and customer meetings to align tasks
• Reviews spend and ensures compliance with processes and policies
• Serves as SME for procurement systems (Coupa) and trains Line of Business
• Assists in supplier identification, evaluation and selection
• Contributes to development and execution of sourcing strategies
• Executes sourcing processes, projects and events per guidelines
• Performs market research and bid evaluations
• Tracks market trends and provides spend insights
• Supports contract negotiations for favorable terms
• Partners with Lines of Business to align procurement with business strategy
• Leads supplier qualification and resolution of issues
• Supports expansion/maintenance of VMI program across sites
• Adheres to safety and environmental requirements
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Prioritization and organization

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Ferramentas

SAP

Coupa

AI-enabled procurement tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

The Position

Responsible for supporting and contributing to various sourcing-related tasks. Support diverse customer landscape across the value chain. Focus on key activities within sourcing operating model, engage in pipeline management and customer meetings to effectively align and prioritize tasks, while reviewing spend and ensuring compliance with applicable processes and policies.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager or Director.

Essential Functions

• Serves as System Manager and subject matter expert (SME) for procurement systems, including Coupa
• Train Line of Business in relation to procurement systems
• Support experienced Sourcing Managers in the source-to-contract process, including supplier identification, evaluation and selection
• Assist in the development and execution of sourcing strategies to meet organizational objectives
• Execute sourcing processes, projects & events in accordance with guidelines and minimum requirements
• Recommends changes to existing workflow & processes to ensure efficient & compliant operations that aligns with lean procedures
• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape and pricing dynamics and perform bid evaluations to assess supplier proposals and identify the best value options
• Track and analyse market trends impacting the availability and pricing of materials and services, providing insights to inform sourcing decisions and anticipate market changes
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation related to sourcing activities, market insights and bid evaluations
• Monitor & track expiration of contract and Performs controls to monitor spend, procurement requirements & compliance
• Aid in contract negotiations to secure favourable terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and strategic goals
• Serves as a partner with Line of Business to demonstrate how Procurement can help support overall business strategies
• Lead the qualification of suppliers & help address supplier issues with cost, delivery and/or quality
• Lead expansion & maintenance of VMI program across manufacturing sites
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other 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 with minimum four (4) years of experience in procurement in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or related industry, required
• In lieu of BS + four (4) years of experience, may consider an Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or related industry required
• SAP or Coupa background in logistics & business modules preferred
• Proficient in computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, including AI-enabled procurement tools required
• Basic proficiency in data analysis, project management fundamentals and business communication, to export & analyse spend data to find trends for cost savings required
• Ability to self-prioritize & organize work based on priorities expressed by cross functional teams as well as execute standard work routinely & effectively required
• Working knowledge of source-to-contract concepts (RFI, RFQ, RFP, bid evaluation) required
• Foundational commercial, market and technical knowledge relevant to procurement required
• Proven process improvement skills/ability lead departmental process improvement projects 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.