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 – we’re 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

 

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In 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. We’re 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 we’re 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 don't delay your application!

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

 

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In 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.