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Senior Associate I - Procurement
Category: Procurement
Location:
Bangalore, Karnataka, IN
Department - Finance GBS
Are you passionate about procurement processes? Do you have a knack for managing purchase to pay (P2P) activities? We are looking for a Senior Associate I to join our team at Novo Nordisk HQ. If you are ready to take on this exciting role, read more and apply today for a life-changing career.
About the department
Procurement GBS is the offshoring unit of Global Procurement and is part of Finance GBS Bangalore. Purchasing operations - HQ is a team within Procurement GBS that is overall responsible for indirect spend, delivering and supporting order management, invoice resolution activities, query management, tactical sourcing, P2P system support, and PO audit controls. Join our dynamic and collaborative team to make a difference in our global procurement processes.
The position
As a Senior Associate I at Novo Nordisk, you will:

• Be responsible for the Procure to Pay activities. Meet all the defined operational KPI's and individual targets at process and individual levels. Manage order processes including conversion of PR to PO, and support on PO amendments/closure. Resolve invoice blocks by collaborating with the payables team to facilitate on-time payments. Review and manage GR/IR imbalances through collaboration with end users and suppliers.
• Effectively manage user/supplier queries related to purchasing in line with TAT & C-SAT. Ensure high customer satisfaction through First Time Right (FTR) resolution with high-quality deliverables.
• Monitor PO compliance, review PO deviations monthly, and participate in yearly SOX Audits. Facilitate supplier on-boarding/change requests in Coupa.
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo. Support teams within the area of responsibility and within Finance GBS.
• Maintain a compliance-oriented mindset and report any non-compliance issues. Focus on customer service and service targets according to SLA's.
• Review and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and relevant process details. Support ad-hoc PO reporting and volume allocation for the team.

Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have:

• You hold a bachelor's/master's degree from a reputed university (preferably in business administration/Finance/supply chain). Excellent academic track record and grades.
• You have 3-5 year of experience in purchase to pay (P2P) activities across Indirect Procurement categories with strong expertise in SAP MM, Coupa, Ariba other ERPs/purchase to pay (P2P) systems.
• Experience in process optimization & automation is a plus.
• You have a strong business acumen & good understanding on the purchase to pay (P2P) value chain.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people from different cultures and at different organizational levels.
• You should possess strong inter-personal skills including excellent communication skills (oral and written English), stakeholder management, basic MS office knowledge, collaborative working, flexible to support under different time zones.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing.
Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
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Deadline
16th December 2024.
Disclaimer
It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.
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.