Senior Procurement Specialist

Shape commercial outcomes that support better health for millions – one sourcing decision at a time.

Your new role

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will act as a trusted Procurement Business Partner to assigned business areas within Novo Nordisk UK. You will lead sourcing initiatives and commercial activities across a broad range of indirect spend categories, working closely with stakeholders to identify business needs, develop sourcing strategies and secure the best possible commercial outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a Procurement Business Partner for assigned business areas, leading sourcing projects from opportunity identification through to contract award

• Conducting market analysis and supplier assessments to support sourcing decisions, and negotiating commercial agreements and contractual terms

• Managing supplier relationships and performance reviews, driving innovation and sustainability initiatives

• Driving procurement governance and compliance through established procurement processes and systems

• Identifying and delivering value creation opportunities through sourcing and supplier management activities

• Collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to achieve business objectives, utilising procurement data and insights to support decision-making and performance reporting

• Working closely with UK, Regional and Global Procurement colleagues to ensure Novo Nordisk secures high-quality products and services whilst maintaining strong governance and compliance standards

Your new department

The Procurement team sits within Finance & Operations and plays a critical role in supporting the UK business through strategic sourcing, supplier management, governance and value creation activities. As a trusted business partner, Procurement supports key business priorities by identifying opportunities for innovation, managing supplier relationships, delivering sourcing projects and helping stakeholders make informed commercial decisions.

Your skills & qualifications

We are seeking an individual who combines strong commercial acumen with outstanding stakeholder management capabilities. To succeed in this role, you will typically possess:

• Experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management or a related commercial function, including leading sourcing projects and supplier negotiations

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a complex environment

• Experience analysing data and translating insights into actions

• Understanding of contract management, supplier performance management and procurement governance

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience; CIPS qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Deadline

6 August 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.