Procurement Specialist

6 days ago

Forest Park, Georgia, United States Novo Nordisk AS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team at Novo Nordisk A/S. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for leading and undertaking procurement in several major investment projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage procurement activities in several major projects, including supplier selection, tendering processes, bid clarification and evaluation, terms and conditions, and contract preparation and negotiations.
  • Establish, direct, and lead cross-functional teams in various sourcing activities to identify, select, negotiate, establish, and source preferred supplier contracts, agreements, leases, supplies, and services.
  • Support and coordinate with Project Managers and technical specialists to ensure the most feasible supplier contracts and successful project execution.
  • Ensure and safeguard that all sourcing and supplier-related activities are conducted in full compliance with our standards and regulations.
  • Balance business and project objectives in regards to the triple bottom line, risk assessment, and deliveries in a complex setting.
  • Develop strategies for procurement within Investment Projects.
  • Drive coordination when crisis management is needed to mitigate risks towards the Line of Business.
  • Act as a liaison between the Line of Business, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure business objectives are met.
  • Direct partnering with the Line of Business to demonstrate how sourcing and procurement can support overall business strategies.
  • Understand broad organizational perspectives and deliver messages and presentations to various stakeholders to gain consensus for strategic initiatives and ideas.
  • Support the internationalization process of IES, including building up capacity and knowledge with local staff on how to undertake professional procurement.
  • Responsible for analyzing and developing business opportunities, procurement strategies, and plans for procurement activities that must obtain buy-in from relevant stakeholders at all levels within the company.
  • Always consider total cost views in major investment projects and challenge these if projects have not been viewed from a total cost perspective.
  • Continuously drive the identification and realization of maximum potential savings and other benefits.
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of our department's activities, tools, systems, and processes.
  • Seek out, build, and maintain trusting and collaborative relationships and alliances with others inside and outside the organization in ways that accomplish key business objectives.
  • Ensure that non-financial objectives are also considered.
  • Support the Supplier Diversity program and promote the inclusion of diverse suppliers in all sourcing initiatives.
  • Partner with other Procurement teams to establish company-wide procurement systems, tools, processes, policies, and procedures to support and lead to informed, fact-based sourcing decisions.
  • Consider new tools, theory, and methodology for optimizing worldwide processes, sourcing, and/or supplier relationships.
  • Contribute to the development of the IES Supplier base.
  • Support department development activities and colleagues by sharing best practices.
  • Support the motivation in the department with a positive, dynamic, innovative, and cooperative mindset.
  • Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance, Procurement, Accounting, Purchasing, or a similar field from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of substantial work experience as responsible for procurement or project management in large capital investment projects, preferably in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
  • Procurement management responsibilities from several positions in North America and internationally, preferably.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to act as project lead in the development and implementation of projects, processes, and programs.
  • Proven knowledge of strategic good procurement/engineering practices and their application to the purchase of equipment and services.
  • Experience with the development of procurement tools and templates and the ability to develop strategies within technical procurement.
  • Extensive successful track record and documented skills in overcoming various unforeseen difficulties in complex projects.
  • Experience in driving teams towards specific goals and defining new objectives for constant improvement of business procedures.
  • Able to act as consultant for internal groups and management and use the right personal approach in order to handle suppliers successfully.
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to develop strategic sourcing advice and sourcing plans based on supply and demand dynamics combined with business requirements.
  • Able to challenge specific projects and develop alternative solutions.
  • Extensive analytical skills and a significant practical experience in analyzing complex numbers and issues.
  • Building and maintaining good working relationships is vital to this role, and the ideal candidate possesses excellent people skills as well as a profound understanding of quality, time, and stakeholder management.
  • Solid project management skills, including the ability to plan projects, drive problem-solving, develop business plans, and manage a project team.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize activities to ensure optimal use of resources in the department.
  • Ability to develop and manage action plans to achieve targets and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Working Conditions

The ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. The ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Novo Nordisk A/S is an equal opportunities 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.

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