Category Manager - Energy

Energy professional to source global renewable energy solutions for Novo Nordisk’s manufacturing sites. 

Do you have a strong passion for decarbonising thermal emissions, and the ability to show a commercial edge in sourcing? Do you thrive in building effective supplier and stakeholder relationships and have a drive to shape our role in the green transition? Would you like to use your skills to help us deliver the products needed by millions of people living with chronic diseases? Then apply now, as you might be the Category Manager our team is seeking! 

Position
You will join our Strategic Sourcing Department in the Energy category, with a specialized focus on decarbonising our global thermal portfolio and managing large-scale utility contracts for e.g. water. Here you will contribute to our ongoing efforts to be an industry leader operating on 100% renewable energy. You will be working closely with senior team members, suppliers and partners guaranteeing the right contractual and strategic set-up to support supplies for our ambitious demands. 

 Key roles and responsibilities will include:

• Internal and external stakeholder engagement across various energy topics, focusing primarily on thermal decarbonisation and utilities. There will be cross-over with Novo’s electrification efforts, such as PPAs and on-site solar solutions.

• Manage category fundamentals such as commercial contracting, supplier collaboration structures, and risk assessments according to internal procedures. 

• Foster category transparency by connecting projects and ideas across various fields, including sustainability and data management.

You will be working with suppliers and networks both in and outside Europe, hence there may be up 10 - 20 days of travel activities per year. This position holds strong opportunities for personal and professional development. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Qualifications 
To be successful in this role, you should ideally have: 

• Master’s degree or higher, ideally in thermal or electrical engineering; a “maskinmester” education would also be considered favorably.

• Proven experience from renewable energy consulting, a renewable energy developer, a utility company, or similar.

• A keen interest in working with senior s1takeholders, pitching complex ideas in an understandable manner, and structured project management with clear deliverables.

• Interest in driving a strong sustainability agenda around renewable energy. 

• Written and spoken fluency in both English and Danish. 

Moreover, proficiency in an additional EU language is a plus. Additionally, your experience of business intelligence tools such as Power BI would be an asset. 

As a person, you have a strategic mind-set and an ability to quickly understand different business models and energy industry dynamics. You are a skilled professional with a strong analytical mindset and a solid understanding of energy concepts. Finally, you enjoy working in a multicultural and high-paced environment and bring a ‘can-do attitude’, and a healthy sense of humor to your work, also when under pressure. 

About the department
Strategic Sourcing, Inbound Materials and Services (SSIMS) is the central sourcing unit within External Supply in Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply (PSQIT) division. We are responsible for securing that we have suppliers in place to support Novo Nordisk’s global pharmaceutical production. Through collaboration with our international supplier networks, we ensure availability of the supply needed to develop and produce products that helps millions of people around the world to live with chronic diseases. 
Joining our team, you will be surrounded by several experienced Category Managers, allowing you to continue your development within the sourcing domain. In Strategic Sourcing, we invest significant resources in developing our employees through coaching, frequent feedback, formal training and by giving challenging responsibilities. You will join a diverse group of people who are self-driven, open minded with a strong drive to show that despite us being good at what we do, we can be even better.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
If you have questions regarding this position, you are welcome to reach out to Martin Jacobsen at [email protected]. 

Deadline
1 December 2024
You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.
 

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.