Associate - Category Management - NNI Business Services

at  Novo Nordisk

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0-10% overnight travel required.
This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week onsite in Plainsboro, NJ.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is required in business, finance, supply chain or other related area
• 1-year professional relevant experience preferred (including internships)
• Working understanding of pharmaceutical industry is a plus
• Project management experience a plus
• A demonstrated aptitude to learn general business processes (marketing, access, manufacturing, supply chain, etc.) quickly
• Good presentation skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to develop relationships and learn how to influence without authority
• Proficient with PCs, Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management Tools, COUPA or other eSourcing and contracts management systems
• Responds well to formal feedback and takes action to improve own performance
• Flexible in terms of working under tight deadlines and ambiguity/ changing circumstances
• Ability to multi-task effectively, complete work in a timely manner and work well with others
• Demonstrates exceptional drive, initiative, a can-do attitude, and a fast ability to learn (both internally and in project settings)
• Experience and interest in Sustainability and green procurement preferred
• Ability to learn Strategic Sourcing Methodologies, Processes, and Purchasing practices
  We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
  At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
  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.
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• The Associate – Category Management handles a wide selection of sourcing related tasks and, over time, will build a deep understanding of the complex and differentiated customer landscape that Procurement is supporting across the value chain
• This position will ensure the acquisition of high-quality goods/services at the best possible prices by negotiating and monitoring contracts and relationships with selected suppliers
• In general, it is expected that the Associate works with the following main job tasks:
• Project management and Sourcing Execution
• Customer relationship management
• Business Development (including data and analytics)
• Project Management and Sourcing Execution:
• Supports a project lead by executing on tasks/ workstreams in line with project lead expectations
• Prepares project plans with draft milestones and meets deadlines (high quality output) with support from NNI Consulting project lead
• Creates project structure via minutes, scheduling necessary project meetings, ensures appropriate meeting cadence, etc.
• Work with contract team to negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure the best possible terms and conditions
• Utilizes and enhances procurement and sourcing systems and tools
• Ensure our suppliers are supporting our NN Circular4 Zero Strategy
• Support the novo DSI Supplier Diversity program and promotes the inclusion of diverse suppliers in all sourcing initiatives.
• Customer Relationship Development:
• Facilitates meetings and discussions with stakeholders, and successfully manages output
• Business Development:
• Actively seeks and shares external data and best practices, and with guidance from superior, translates data into insight
• Identifies relevant sources of information and gathers useful data from these. (Sources incl. desktop research, active use of NN resources such as library information services, Hackett, Procurement Leaders)
• With some guidance, demonstrates an ability to structure and execute on quantitative and qualitative analyses and support development of recommendations
• Department Support:
• Participates in and contributes to department meetings and other internal Novo Nordisk wide and department specific activities
• Participates in internal and external training