Category Manager - Energy

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

Do you have a strong passion for renewable energy 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 
The demand for global energy solutions to support our factories worldwide is increasing rapidly. You will be responsible for sourcing energy contracts and new solutions, and to setup contracting with suppliers. Strong collaboration with a both external partners and global Novo Nordisk teams is vital.   

You will join our Strategic Sourcing Department in the Energy category. 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. You will be based in Denmark, working closely with line of business on the agreements and tenders for our global operations.  

 You can expect to be involved in: 

• Collaborate with line of business to address location-specific conditions and challenges.  

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

• Work closely with projects focusing on new processes, technologies, and innovative sourcing methods.  

• Jointly manage supplier relations, budget, risk mitigation, and price/contract negotiations to secure favourable commercial terms.  

• 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 dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment, welcoming applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, and sexual orientation.

Qualifications  

To be successful in this role, you have:  

• Master’s degree or in a relevant field, such as supply chain, business, or engineering.  

• Proven experience in category management, strategic sourcing, eProcurement or similar obtained from an international organization or a consulting company. 

• Strong knowledge and interest in renewable energy. An interest in the decarbonisation of thermal sources, as well as understanding the interdependencies of utility companies’ services (heat, steam and water), is an advantage. 

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

• Written and spoken fluency in both English and Danish. Proficiency in an additional EU language is a plus. 

Additionally, hands-on experience of business intelligence tools such as Power BI is a plus. 

As a person, you have a strategic mind-set and an ability to quickly understand different business models and the energy industry dynamics. You are a skilled professional with a strong analytical mindset and a solid understanding of numbers. Finally, you enjoy working in a multicultural and high-pace 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 is the central sourcing unit in Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply 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 and 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 the job, you are welcome to contact Anders Nash, Senior Category Lead, Production Services & Energy, at [email protected].  

Deadline 
12 November 2024 

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.