Lead/Senior Category Manager for IT Consulting Services

at  Novo Nordisk

LEAD/SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER FOR IT CONSULTING SERVICES

Are you experienced within sourcing and wants to take on a Lead/Senior Category Manager role with focus on taking part in developing the IT consulting area in Novo Nordisk? Do you thrive in challenging the status quo and building effective relations with stakeholders and suppliers? Would you like to be part of the Digital journey in Novo Nordisk thus contributing to our efforts to turn ideas into better treatments for millions of people living with serious chronic diseases?
If yes, then you are the Lead/Senior Category Manager for IT consulting services that we are looking for. Apply now for a life-changing career!

QUALIFICATIONS

You hold a relevant academic degree, e.g. HD/B.Sc./M.Sc. in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, IT engineer or similar, and have at least 5 to 10 years of relevant sourcing experience from preferably working with IT Consulting (SI), Off-shore consultancy, Digitalization, IT Procurement (SW/SaaS) or management consulting.

• Well-proven experience and track record with strategic procurement (developing and executing category strategies) and category management.
• Knowledge on IT methodologies like SAFE, Agile and Scrum is an advantage.
• Well-proven experience and track record in executing tender processes and doing complex negotiation.
• Advanced project management skills, including the ability to develop business and project plans and drive problem solving.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, and Coupa Purchasing suite is an advantage.

On a personal level, you are result-oriented, have great people skills and feel comfortable cooperating with colleagues at all levels. You are a true team player with the ability to challenge the current situation with strong communication and sharp analytical skills.

• Develop, structure, and implement a category strategy and activities within the IT Consulting category in close collaboration with rest of the IT Consulting Procurement Team and across our global organisation.
• Close collaboration with stakeholders at all levels and managing your own pipeline of strategic sourcing projects.
• Contribute to all phases of sourcing and negotiations with suppliers.
• Maintain a consistent focus on optimising purchasing processes and procedures.
• Facilitate collaboration with strategic suppliers and drive Supplier Performance Management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and develop and mentor less experienced profiles to enhance their skills and capabilities