Senior Procurement Manager, Capital Investment, Athlone

Senior Procurement Manager, Capital Investment, Athlone

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Location:

Athlone, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

7a493f84a413

Job Views:

6

Posted:

06.02.2025

Expiry Date:

23.03.2025

Job Description:

Ready to make a difference, embrace responsibility, and drive change? Are you passionate about procurement in a global pharmaceutical setting? If this sounds like you, don’t miss this opportunity—apply today! The position Join us as the driving force behind diverse investment projects! As our Procurement Manager, you'll craft strategic procurement plans, orchestrate procurement and contract management operations, and collaborate closely with a dynamic team. Your responsibilities include:

• Manage procurement and contract responsibilities for assigned projects
• Develop and uphold procurement strategies and plans for the projects
• Oversee procurement activities, including supplier selection in collaboration with category managers
• Handle commercial aspects of contracts and align contracts with Legal, Investment Management, Project, and other NN stakeholders
• Support Project Manager and technical specialists to secure feasible supplier contracts and successful project execution

With stakeholders at various levels, both within and outside the company, you'll spearhead tendering processes, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation. Your keen eye for detail will guide supplier selection and contract oversight, while you take commercial ownership of assigned goods and services procurement. Qualifications To be successful in this role we imagine that you have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Purchasing, or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction industry and at least 5 years in procurement, including investment and Capex procurement
• A driven and curious mindset, constantly seeking opportunities to learn and improve
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, enabling you to make swift, effective decisions
• A results-oriented approach, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes on time
• A commitment to continuous improvement in processes and systems as part of your work style

Success in this role also requires exceptional interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong working relationships. A deep understanding of quality, time management, and stakeholder engagement is essential. You should thrive in both independent work and collaborative team environments. About the department Located in Athlone, Ireland, the Strategic Sourcing Team at Novo Nordisk Production Ireland Limited is dedicated to supporting the site strategy and objectives through value delivery, compliance and commercial excellence. Our growing team is responsible for supporting tendering activities at the site, in collaboration with site and global stakeholders. We work closely with our partners in Investment/Engineering & Sourcing and Corporate Procurement to define and align on global and local category strategies. Working at Novo Nordisk We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. Contact We can’t accept directly sent CVs, please submit your application through the “Apply” Button. We aim to speak to suitable candidates 19th and 20th December virtually. Deadline February 14, 2025 We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing. Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. #J-18808-Ljbffr