Category Lead - Corporate Procurement

Novo Nordisk AS

Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DK
On-site
Global travel & related services category
Strategic cost optimisation
Supplier partnerships
Novo Nordisk is seeking a Category Lead for Corporate Procurement to oversee its global Travel & Related Services category. This role involves setting strategic direction, building supplier partnerships, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive cost optimization and value creation within the organization

Job Summary

  • Shape Novo Nordisk’s global Travel & Related Services category directions at the intersection of business needs, stakeholder experience, and value creation.
  • Lead the development and continuous maturing of the Travel & Related Services category strategies, ensuring it is aligned to business priorities and translated into clear opportunities, roadmaps and actions.
  • Corporate Procurement manages Novo Nordisk's global indirect spend of approximately 130 billion DKK and acts as a strategic partner in executing the company’s strategy.

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Novo Nordisk is seeking a Category Lead for Corporate Procurement to oversee its global Travel & Related Services category. This role involves setting strategic direction, building supplier partnerships, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive cost optimization and value creation within the organization.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global Travel & Related Services category
  • Strategic cost optimisation
  • Supplier partnerships
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Develop category strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Enterprise mindset
  • External market scanning
  • Subject matter expert
  • High-performance culture

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
  • 5–7 years of relevant experience
  • Proven ability to develop impactful category strategies
  • Strong track record of building long-term partnerships
  • Fluent in English

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