Requisition ID 15716BR
Title Associate Category Manager/Category Manager - IT
Job Category Finance
Job Description PURPOSE:
• This position is responsible for promoting the utilization of the NNI Procurement Methodology through Category Management and Strategic Sourcing activities. This position will ensure the acquisition of high-quality goods/services at the best possible prices by negotiating and monitoring contracts and relationships with selected suppliers. Will be responsible for ensuring that NNI will realize increased investment efficiency of monies spent and ensure fair value and service accountability. Identified opportunities for operational improvements and seeks agreement through consensus management.
RELATIONSHIPS:
• Reports to a Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director within the NNI Procurement Team and will interact with all NNI Procurement Professionals, current and prospective NNI suppliers and key NNI stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
• Shadow more senior procurement colleagues and assist them in managing Line of Business and/or Enabling Functions with developing business requirements across a specific category/sub-category.
• Benchmarks operational costs to industry standards and provides information and insights to the lines of business.
• Builds and maintains trusting and collaborative relationships and alliances with others inside and outside of the organization in ways that accomplish key business objectives; and helps others do the same.
• Communicates to Line of Business approved suppliers per category.
• Collaborates with others, to ensure they are involved in the decisions and plans that affect them.
• Delivers messages and presentation to various stakeholders to gain consensus for strategic initiatives and ideas, in the face of complexity or disagreement.
CATEGORY SPEND
• Conducts spend analysis and relevant analytical tasks to support and justify sourcing direction and related activity.
• Develops and prepares summary reports and presentations as required.
• Develops supplier selection criteria.
• Leads cross-functional teams in various sourcing categories to identify, select, negotiate, establish and source preferred supplier contracts, agreements, leases, supplies and services.
• Follows up on system usage and proactively ensures compliance to system.
• Identifies and shares best practices.
• Identifies and pursues opportunities for realizing cost savings without sacrificing the quality, service and reliability expected of our suppliers.
• Dialogues with suppliers to ensure optimal relationship with respect to product selection, delivery performance, invoice receipt and timely payment.
• Supports the novo DSI Supplier Diversity program and promotes the inclusion of diverse suppliers in all sourcing initiatives.
PROCUREMENT SYSTEM, COMPLIANCE & PROCESS
• Interfaces with the Novo Nordisk Corporate Procurement to promote optimal use of procurement systems and ensure NNI’s involvement in global sourcing projects and related efforts.
• Serves as the internal change management advocate to support the eProcure purchasing transaction system and promote operational improvements within assigned business units.
• Manages and monitors organizational compliance with all established supplier agreements.
• Collaborate and dialogue with users on system support and understanding.
• Partners with the Procurement team to establish company-wide procurement systems, tools, processes, policies and procedures to support and lead to informed, fact based sourcing decisions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Approximately 5-10% overnight travel.
DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE:
• Not Applicable
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Bachelor's degree required in business, finance, Supply Chain or other related area; relevant experience may be substituted for degree, when appropriate; advanced degree preferred
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) a plus
• At the Associate Manager level, a minimum of 5 years' of progressively responsible, relevant experience is required; at least 2 years in Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing/Consulting/Finance environment preferred
• At the Manager level, a minimum of 6 years' of progressively responsible, relevant experience is required; at least 3 years in Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing/Consulting/Finance environment preferred
• Pharmaceutical industry experience helpful, but not required
• Ability to lead a project in the development and implementation of processes and programs
• Ability to multi-task effectively, complete work in a timely manner and work well with others
• Previous support provided to and/or leading of strategic sourcing projects strongly preferred
• Experienced with and knowledgeable of the eProCure, SAP Finance, Controlling, and Business Warehouse modules ), ARIBA eSourcing, Contracts Management, Spend Analytics and Supplier Management modules, and Microsoft Office Excel®, Word®, Access ®, and PowerPoint ® applications
• Self-starter with a proven track record of delivering savings/value through strong collaboration with business stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of Strategic Sourcing Methodologies, Processes and Purchasing practices preferred
• Ability to function in a project leadership role
• Ability to exert influence on the overall objectives and goals of the department
Department FIN - PROCUREMENT
Position Location US - Princeton, NJ
City Princeton
State/Provinces US - NJ
Degree Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Percent Travel 0 - 10%
Title Associate Category Manager/Category Manager - IT
Job Category Finance
Job Description PURPOSE:
• This position is responsible for promoting the utilization of the NNI Procurement Methodology through Category Management and Strategic Sourcing activities. This position will ensure the acquisition of high-quality goods/services at the best possible prices by negotiating and monitoring contracts and relationships with selected suppliers. Will be responsible for ensuring that NNI will realize increased investment efficiency of monies spent and ensure fair value and service accountability. Identified opportunities for operational improvements and seeks agreement through consensus management.
RELATIONSHIPS:
• Reports to a Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director within the NNI Procurement Team and will interact with all NNI Procurement Professionals, current and prospective NNI suppliers and key NNI stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
• Shadow more senior procurement colleagues and assist them in managing Line of Business and/or Enabling Functions with developing business requirements across a specific category/sub-category.
• Benchmarks operational costs to industry standards and provides information and insights to the lines of business.
• Builds and maintains trusting and collaborative relationships and alliances with others inside and outside of the organization in ways that accomplish key business objectives; and helps others do the same.
• Communicates to Line of Business approved suppliers per category.
• Collaborates with others, to ensure they are involved in the decisions and plans that affect them.
• Delivers messages and presentation to various stakeholders to gain consensus for strategic initiatives and ideas, in the face of complexity or disagreement.
CATEGORY SPEND
• Conducts spend analysis and relevant analytical tasks to support and justify sourcing direction and related activity.
• Develops and prepares summary reports and presentations as required.
• Develops supplier selection criteria.
• Leads cross-functional teams in various sourcing categories to identify, select, negotiate, establish and source preferred supplier contracts, agreements, leases, supplies and services.
• Follows up on system usage and proactively ensures compliance to system.
• Identifies and shares best practices.
• Identifies and pursues opportunities for realizing cost savings without sacrificing the quality, service and reliability expected of our suppliers.
• Dialogues with suppliers to ensure optimal relationship with respect to product selection, delivery performance, invoice receipt and timely payment.
• Supports the novo DSI Supplier Diversity program and promotes the inclusion of diverse suppliers in all sourcing initiatives.
PROCUREMENT SYSTEM, COMPLIANCE & PROCESS
• Interfaces with the Novo Nordisk Corporate Procurement to promote optimal use of procurement systems and ensure NNI’s involvement in global sourcing projects and related efforts.
• Serves as the internal change management advocate to support the eProcure purchasing transaction system and promote operational improvements within assigned business units.
• Manages and monitors organizational compliance with all established supplier agreements.
• Collaborate and dialogue with users on system support and understanding.
• Partners with the Procurement team to establish company-wide procurement systems, tools, processes, policies and procedures to support and lead to informed, fact based sourcing decisions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Approximately 5-10% overnight travel.
DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE:
• Not Applicable
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Bachelor's degree required in business, finance, Supply Chain or other related area; relevant experience may be substituted for degree, when appropriate; advanced degree preferred
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) a plus
• At the Associate Manager level, a minimum of 5 years' of progressively responsible, relevant experience is required; at least 2 years in Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing/Consulting/Finance environment preferred
• At the Manager level, a minimum of 6 years' of progressively responsible, relevant experience is required; at least 3 years in Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing/Consulting/Finance environment preferred
• Pharmaceutical industry experience helpful, but not required
• Ability to lead a project in the development and implementation of processes and programs
• Ability to multi-task effectively, complete work in a timely manner and work well with others
• Previous support provided to and/or leading of strategic sourcing projects strongly preferred
• Experienced with and knowledgeable of the eProCure, SAP Finance, Controlling, and Business Warehouse modules ), ARIBA eSourcing, Contracts Management, Spend Analytics and Supplier Management modules, and Microsoft Office Excel®, Word®, Access ®, and PowerPoint ® applications
• Self-starter with a proven track record of delivering savings/value through strong collaboration with business stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of Strategic Sourcing Methodologies, Processes and Purchasing practices preferred
• Ability to function in a project leadership role
• Ability to exert influence on the overall objectives and goals of the department
Department FIN - PROCUREMENT
Position Location US - Princeton, NJ
City Princeton
State/Provinces US - NJ
Degree Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Percent Travel 0 - 10%