Novo Nordisk

Senior Associate I, Procurement, Finance

Novo Nordisk

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Bangalore • India

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Manage purchasing activities for indirect spend, supporting Product Supply sites.
  • Ensure timely creation of stock and non-stock purchase orders from ERP prompts and approved requisitions.
  • Handle order fulfilment, resolve invoice queries, and maintain procurement master data in the ERP system in a compliant manner.
  • Support SOX compliance and present information to internal and external audits as required.
  • Manage invoice resolution and query handling for indirect spend.
  • Create and maintain procurement master data (materials and suppliers) in the ERP system, updating SOPs to reflect agreed processes.
  • Identify and pursue cost-saving opportunities through tendering, negotiation and supplier performance monitoring, track and record savings.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to simplify and standardize procurement processes and reduce manual interventions.
  • Liaise with stakeholders (Finance Heads, PS Sites, S2P teams, suppliers and GBS Finance) through emails, MS Teams meetings and calls.
  • Provide backup support to assigned activities and train new team members as required.
  • Participate in projects and initiatives aimed at process optimization and procurement best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Finance (or equivalent) from a recognized institute with a strong academic record.
  • 5–7 years’ experience in procurement/purchasing operations, preferably within S2P.
  • Practical experience with SAP ERP (FI/CO and SD) and strong procurement master data management skills.
  • Strong analytical skills, proactive approach and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication and presentation skills.
  • Team player with good collaboration skills and a commitment to compliance (cGMP, Quality, EHSS, financial guidance).
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
procurementpurchasing operationsSAP ERPprocurement master data managementcost-saving opportunitiestenderingnegotiationinvoice resolutionprocess optimizationcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproactive approachprioritizationwritten communicationverbal communicationpresentation skillscollaborationteam playercommitment to compliancestakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in FinanceMaster’s degree in Finance