Regional Sourcing Analyst

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.

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.

• 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 14weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

Responsible for supporting and contributing to various sourcing-related tasks. Support diverse customer landscape across the value chain. Focus on key activities within sourcing operating model, engage in pipeline management and customer meetings to effectively align and prioritize tasks, while reviewing spend and ensuring compliance with applicable processes and policies.

Reports to Senior Manager or Director.

• Serves as System Manager and subject matter expert (SME) for procurement systems, including Coupa
• Train Line of Business in relation to procurement systems
• Support experienced Sourcing Managers in the source-to-contract process, including supplier identification, evaluation and selection
• Assist in the development and execution of sourcing strategies to meet organizational objectives
• Execute sourcing processes, projects & events in accordance with guidelines and minimum requirements
• Recommends changes to existing workflow & processes to ensure efficient & compliant operations that aligns with lean procedures
• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape and pricing dynamics and perform bid evaluations to assess supplier proposals and identify the best value options
• Track and analyse market trends impacting the availability and pricing of materials and services, providing insights to inform sourcing decisions and anticipate market changes
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation related to sourcing activities, market insights and bid evaluations
• Monitor & track expiration of contract and Performs controls to monitor spend, procurement requirements & compliance
• Aid in contract negotiations to secure favourable terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and strategic goals
• Serves as a partner with Line of Business to demonstrate how Procurement can help support overall business strategies
• Lead the qualification of suppliers & help address supplier issues with cost, delivery and/or quality
• Lead expansion & maintenance of VMI program across manufacturing sites
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as…