Sourcing Professional I

Novo Nordisk

Assist with Coupa information, training & compliance at Novo Nordisk. Oversee procurement compliance and vendor managed inventory processes in Clayton, NC.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeClayton • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, compliance with corporate guidelines, and effective vendor management. Proficient in utilizing Coupa for purchasing and sourcing, with strong analytical skills to drive cost savings and process improvements.

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Coupa PurchasingProcurement ComplianceVendor ManagementProcess ImprovementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Purchasing ProceduresPlanningSourcingContract ManagementLogisticsCGMP KnowledgeSpend AnalysisIT Goods & Services AdministrationVendor QualificationSLA Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingPresentation SkillsSelf-Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCoupa

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentSupplier IssuesVMI ProgramCross Functional TeamsSafety Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Ability to adjust content in Coupa as needed and assists LoB with tactical sourcing events
Timely Coupa purchase order administration for complex IT goods & services
Ensure purchasing process is compliant with corporate & local guidelines
Track & manage all department related SLAs & vendor contracts & agreements
Resolves IT pricing, quality & delivery issues with responsible orders
Assist with expansion & maintenance of VMI program across NNPILP sites
Assist with the qualification of suppliers & help address supplier issues with cost, delivery, or quality
Backup 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 compliance
Maintain & develop department procedures according to cGMPs
Develop & maintain internal & external stakeholder relationships
Coordinate/responsible for sourcing activities with DK for assigned commodities
Represent NNPILP on global & local project teams for changes that affect business needs relating to sourcing activities
Recommend changes to existing workflow & processes to ensure efficient & compliant operations
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
May consider Associates 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 required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field required
Coupa background in Purchasing, Sourcing & Contract modules preferred
Proficient in basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, to include ability to export & analyze spend data to find trends for cost savings required
Strong verbal & written communication skills preferred
Proven process improvement skills/ability lead departmental process improvement projects preferred
Knowledgeable about purchasing procedures preferred
Problem solving skills preferred
Good presentation skills preferred
Ability to self-prioritize & organize work based on priorities expressed by cross functional teams required
Ability to execute standard work routinely & effectively required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
Tuition Assistance
Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Referral Awards