Senior Procurement Specialist- 12 months FTC
Senior Procurement Specialist- 12 months FTC
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Job Description
Are you passionate about strategic sourcing and supplier management Do you thrive in an environment where you are considered a trusted business partner Do you aspire to work cross functionally on high-value projects where your contributions generate real value
If yes then this opportunity might be right for you. Apply today were excited to meet you!
The Position
As a Senior Procurement Specialist you will:
- Work in a decentralised procurement environment translating complex business requirements into sourcing projects.
- Conduct sourcing events (RFI RFP RFQ) in Coupa across a variety of indirect categories during pre-launch launch and post-launch stages.
- Lead sourcing events and collaborate with project owners to assess proposals against criteria such as cost timelines technology sustainability and risk.
- Act as a trusted procurement advisor ensuring compliance with internal policies laws and regulations including the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) code of practice.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers leveraging your negotiation and communication skills.
- Identify opportunities to simplify align and improve procurement processes presenting business cases for change where appropriate.
- Manage procurement processes including supplier management contract enforcement requisition purchasing and reporting.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role we imagine you:
- Hold a relevant higher education qualification such as business finance engineering etc. CIPS qualification a plus
- Bring prior experience in Procurement Sourcing Category Management or business development from an international organisation ideally within healthcare or pharmaceuticals
- Strong knowledge of spend analysis contract handling and supplier performance evaluation.
- Demonstrate a proven track record of negotiating contracts and managing suppliers
- Possess strong communication skills and presentation skills along with solid stakeholder management and networking skills.
- Be fluent in both verbal and written English
About the Department
Were not your typical healthcare a modern world of quick fixes we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic disease and create long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science make healthcare more accessible and work to treat prevent and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives.
The well-established Procurement team sit within Finance & Operations. We are a diverse team which includes Accounting; Taxation; Business Financing Analytics & Pricing; Supply Chain; Financial Compliance and Facilities Management. We all drive competitive value creation by improving our business partnering efforts with line of business strive for operational excellence in our processes and develop the capabilities needed for the future of our business.
Working at Novo Nordisk
We are a proud life-science company and life is our reason to exist. Were inspired by life in all its forms and shapes ups and downs opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk life means many things from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research to our rich personal lives that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately life is why were all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.
Deadline
Apply before 15th August 2025
Please note we are reviewing CVs/Interviewing on an ongoing basis therefore dont delay your application!
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
Were not your typical healthcare a modern world of quick fixes we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science make healthcare more accessible and treat prevent and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real lasting change in health.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
