Sourcing Professional I

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

 

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains.  Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products.  At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.  

 

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance 
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

 

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career.  Are you ready to realize your potential?  Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
 

 

The Position

Assist Line of Business (LoB) with Coupa information, training & compliance. Assist with compliance of procurement for manufacturing (PfM) process, supplier issues & expansion/maintenance of site vendor managed inventory (VMI) program.

 

Relationships

Reports to Manager or Director.

 

Essential Functions

• Ability to adjust content in Coupa as needed and assists LoB with tactical sourcing events
• Timely Coupa purchase order administration for complex IT goods & services
• Ensure purchasing process is compliant with corporate & local guidelines
• Track & manage all department related SLAs & vendor contracts & agreements
• Resolves IT pricing, quality & delivery issues with responsible orders
• Assist with expansion & maintenance of VMI program across NNPILP sites
• Assist with the qualification of suppliers & help address supplier issues with cost, delivery, or quality
• Backup local sourcing responsible for (PfM) process, assists LoB in identifying PfM requirements, reviews data for compliance, can address LoB’s questions regarding usage and performs controls to monitor PfM training needs & spend compliance
• Maintain & develop department procedures according to cGMPs
• Develop & maintain internal & external stakeholder relationships
• Coordinate/responsible for sourcing activities with DK for assigned commodities
• Represent NNPILP on global & local project teams for changes that affect business needs relating to sourcing activities
• Recommend changes to existing workflow & processes to ensure efficient & compliant operations
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

 

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
• May consider Associates Degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field required
• Coupa background in Purchasing, Sourcing & Contract modules preferred
• Proficient in basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, to include ability to export & analyze spend data to find trends for cost savings required
• Strong verbal & written communication skills preferred
• Proven process improvement skills/ability lead departmental process improvement projects preferred
• Knowledgeable about purchasing procedures preferred
• Problem solving skills preferred
• Good presentation skills preferred
• Ability to self-prioritize & organize work based on priorities expressed by cross functional teams required
• Ability to execute standard work routinely & effectively required

 

 

 

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

 

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

 

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.

 

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.