BioSpace, Inc.
Sourcing Professional I
BioSpace, Inc., Clayton, North Carolina, United States, 27520
Job Details
About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At IFP, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
What we offer you:Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including
14 paid holidaysHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition AssistanceLife & Disability InsuranceEmployee Referral Awards
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Assist Line of Business (LoB) with Coupa information, training & compliance. Assist with compliance of procurement for manufacturing (PfM) process, supplier issues & expansion/maintenance of site vendor managed inventory (VMI) program.
Relationships
Manager or Director.
Essential FunctionsAbility to adjust content in Coupa as needed and assists LoB with tactical sourcing eventsTimely Coupa purchase order administration for complex IT goods & servicesEnsure purchasing process is compliant with corporate & local guidelinesTrack & manage all department related SLAs & vendor contracts & agreementsResolves IT pricing, quality & delivery issues with responsible ordersAssist with expansion & maintenance of VMI program across NNPILP sitesAssist with the qualification of suppliers & help address supplier issues with cost, delivery, or qualityBackup local sourcing responsible for (PfM) process, assists LoB in identifying PfM requirements, reviews data for compliance, can address LoB's questions regarding usage and performs controls to monitor PfM training needs & spend complianceMaintain & develop department procedures according to cGMPsDevelop & maintain internal & external stakeholder relationshipsCoordinate/responsible for sourcing activities with DK for assigned commoditiesRepresent NNPILP on global & local project teams for changes that affect business needs relating to sourcing activitiesRecommend changes to existing workflow & processes to ensure efficient & compliant operationsFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Ability 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.)
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university requiredMay consider associate's degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field requiredMinimum of three (3) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field requiredCoupa background in Purchasing, Sourcing & Contract modules preferredProficient in basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, to include ability to export & analyze spend data to find trends for cost savings requiredStrong verbal & written communication skills preferredProven process improvement skills/ability lead departmental process improvement projects preferredKnowledgeable about purchasing procedures preferredProblem solving skills preferredGood presentation skills preferredAbility to self-prioritize & organize work based on priorities expressed by cross functional teams requiredAbility to execute standard work routinely & effectively required
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.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At IFP, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
What we offer you:Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including
14 paid holidaysHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition AssistanceLife & Disability InsuranceEmployee Referral Awards
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Assist Line of Business (LoB) with Coupa information, training & compliance. Assist with compliance of procurement for manufacturing (PfM) process, supplier issues & expansion/maintenance of site vendor managed inventory (VMI) program.
Relationships
Manager or Director.
Essential FunctionsAbility to adjust content in Coupa as needed and assists LoB with tactical sourcing eventsTimely Coupa purchase order administration for complex IT goods & servicesEnsure purchasing process is compliant with corporate & local guidelinesTrack & manage all department related SLAs & vendor contracts & agreementsResolves IT pricing, quality & delivery issues with responsible ordersAssist with expansion & maintenance of VMI program across NNPILP sitesAssist with the qualification of suppliers & help address supplier issues with cost, delivery, or qualityBackup local sourcing responsible for (PfM) process, assists LoB in identifying PfM requirements, reviews data for compliance, can address LoB's questions regarding usage and performs controls to monitor PfM training needs & spend complianceMaintain & develop department procedures according to cGMPsDevelop & maintain internal & external stakeholder relationshipsCoordinate/responsible for sourcing activities with DK for assigned commoditiesRepresent NNPILP on global & local project teams for changes that affect business needs relating to sourcing activitiesRecommend changes to existing workflow & processes to ensure efficient & compliant operationsFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Ability 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.)
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university requiredMay consider associate's degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field requiredMinimum of three (3) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field requiredCoupa background in Purchasing, Sourcing & Contract modules preferredProficient in basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, to include ability to export & analyze spend data to find trends for cost savings requiredStrong verbal & written communication skills preferredProven process improvement skills/ability lead departmental process improvement projects preferredKnowledgeable about purchasing procedures preferredProblem solving skills preferredGood presentation skills preferredAbility to self-prioritize & organize work based on priorities expressed by cross functional teams requiredAbility to execute standard work routinely & effectively required
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.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.