The PositionSecure supply through high supplier performance & compliance to supply agreements for assigned material categories. Responsible for optimizing the Supply Chain for multiple production sites in NNPILP through data analysis, stakeholder management, problem solving & execution of changes. Lead the qualification of new materials, suppliers and supply chains for multiple production sites in NNPILP. Identify opportunities for operational improvements & seek agreements through consensus management.
RelationshipsReports to Director or Manager.
Essential Functions- Manage supplier capacity by establishing & coordinating purchase forecasts & matching supplier capacities to Novo Nordisk future production demands
- Manage supplier compliance to Novo Nordisk purchasing related requirements, including completion of supplier related change requests
- Drive & contribute to supplier/supply risk management in the relevant sourcing categories
- Identify, establish, design & share best practices
- Ensure clear and timely communication to relevant stakeholders at all times and drive coordination when crisis management is needed to ensure materials are timely delivered to production
- Drive & develop open and constructive customer relationships to advance mutual innovation and performance
- Seeks out, builds, & maintains trusting & collaborative relationships & alliances with others inside & outside of the organization in ways that accomplish key business objectives; & helps others do the same
- Monitor and drive supplier performance for the suppliers in terms of supplier adherence to agreements, supplier delivery on time, supplier quality performance
- Conduct supplier meetings, independently and in agreement with the Strategic Sourcing Managers, the Director of the department, or SoOp DK Inbound Supply Management
- Coordinate supplier audits (Quality & Responsible Sourcing) in cooperation with supplier audits & QA & participate in relevant audits
- Drive and execute qualification of new suppliers/supply chains/raw materials and supply chain optimization projects in collaboration with QA, Strategic Sourcing Managers/SSIMS, Material Responsible and other relevant stakeholders with the objective of executing the Category Plan and solving specific issues
- Understands broad organizational perspectives & delivers messages & presentation to various stakeholders to gain consensus for tactical initiatives & ideas, in the face of complexity or disagreement Develop & prepare summary reports & presentations as required
- Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
- Other duties as assigned
Physical RequirementsAbility to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.).
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- May consider an Associate's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience within supply chain, supplier management, key account management, purchasing, or logistics required
- Minimum of eight (8) years progressively responsible experience within supply chain, supplier management, key account management, purchasing or logistics required
- Raw Material Supplier Management &/or purchasing experience required
- Experience from the pharmaceutical industry or other regulated industries preferred
- Project Management experience preferred
- Proficient with PCs, Microsoft Office Suite required
- Extensive experience in supplier collaboration & management of cross-organizational supply optimization projects preferred
- Strong knowledge of Project Management Methodologies, Processes & Purchasing practices preferred
- Extensive knowledge in in SAP or similar system preferred
- Ability to translate technical information into operational actions required
- Demonstrated experience in practical problem solving & process improvement methods required
- Project Management Tools, Ariba or other eSourcing & contracts management systems preferred Knowledge of US, EU regulations & guidelines, & application of GMP's preferred
- Experience planning, organizing, managing execution, checking results, & revising work plans preferred
- Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels required
- Experience with capacity management, purchase forecasts & matching supplier capacities with production demands preferred
