Sr Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist

Shape commercial outcomes that support better health for millions – one sourcing decision at a time.

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will act as a trusted Procurement Business Partner to assigned business areas within Novo Nordisk UK. You will lead sourcing initiatives and commercial activities across a broad range of indirect spend categories, working closely with stakeholders to identify business needs, develop sourcing strategies and secure the best possible commercial outcomes.

• Acting as a Procurement Business Partner for assigned business areas, leading sourcing projects from opportunity identification through to contract award
• Conducting market analysis and supplier assessments to support sourcing decisions, and negotiating commercial agreements and contractual terms
• Managing supplier relationships and performance reviews, driving innovation and sustainability initiatives
• Driving procurement governance and compliance through established procurement processes and systems
• Identifying and delivering value creation opportunities through sourcing and supplier management activities
• Collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to achieve business objectives, utilising procurement data and insights to support decision-making and performance reporting
• Working closely with UK, Regional and Global Procurement colleagues to ensure Novo Nordisk secures high-quality products and services whilst maintaining strong governance and compliance standards

We are seeking an individual who combines strong commercial acumen with outstanding stakeholder management capabilities. To succeed in this role, you will typically possess:

• Experience with in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management or a related commercial function, including leading sourcing projects and supplier negotiations
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a complex environment
• Experience analysing data and translating insights into actions
• Understanding of contract management, supplier performance management and procurement governance
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience; CIPS qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous

The Procurement team sits within Finance & Operations and plays a critical role in supporting the UK business through strategic sourcing, supplier management, governance and value creation activities. As a trusted business partner, Procurement supports key business priorities by identifying opportunities for innovation, managing supplier relationships, delivering sourcing projects and helping stakeholders make informed commercial decisions.

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results.

When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

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 preventing 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.