Vendor Manager

Are you skilled at building and maintaining vendor relationships? Do you have a knack for negotiation and ensuring high-quality service delivery? We are seeking a talented Vendor Manager to join our team at Fill Finish Expansions at Novo Nordisk.  

If you are ready to make a significant impact and contribute to the success of our expansion programme, read on and apply today for a life-changing career. 

The position 

As a Vendor Manager at Novo Nordisk, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Fill Finish Expansion and strategic objectives. You will be responsible for managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with service level agreements, and driving continuous improvement. Your expertise will help us maintain high standards and achieve operational excellence. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors to support Fill Finish Expansion’s and Novo Nordisk’s strategic objectives 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors 

• Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure favourable terms and conditions 

• Monitor vendor performance and conduct regular reviews to ensure adherence to service level agreements 

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand vendor requirements and drive continuous improvement 

• Supervise all external consultants linked to the area and assist in hiring processes, including establish structures supporting onboarding, training adherence, IT equipment, and accessibilities 

• Manage vendor-related risks and escalate issues as necessary 

Qualifications 

We are looking for a candidate who can fulfill most of the following requirements for this position: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field 

• Proven experience in vendor management and procurement 

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities 

• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment 

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations and compliance 

About the department 

Digital, Data & IT Product Supply (DD&IT PS) – Fill & Finish Expansions is a program organization - built in a multi-dimensional matrix structure, that’s designed to foster cross-organizational and cross-functional collaboration to shape our future. Our goal is to design and build future-proof, global fill & finish production facilities, with a focus on establishing strong foundational IT and automation that will enable these facilities to digitally evolve.As a member of our department, you will work closely with colleagues responsible for processes and engineering, as well as various technology partners both internally and externally.  

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For almost 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that. 

We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 50,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change the lives of people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk. 

Any questions?  

If you wish to know more about this position, please contact Birgitte Jenlev Vestgaard ([email protected]), People Leader DDIT PS-FFEx. 

Deadline  

18 September 2024. 

Feeling overwhelmed by job requirements and doubting if you're 100% qualified? Don't let it stop you! We encourage you to apply anyway, as your profile could surprise us and fit our needs better than you think. So, take the leap and submit your application. 

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.