IO-SO Procurement (Senior) Manager

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Novo Nordisk is seeking a Procurement (Senior) Manager for IO-SO in Zürich to partner with leadership and shape procurement across our fastest‑growing region, helping deliver life‑saving medicines to patients. You’ll balance hands‑on procurement management with high‑level strategic projects, manage spend across IO‑SO, lead cross‑regional initiatives, and collaborate directly with the VP Head of IO Procurement to drive strategy, transformation and digital innovation. The role requires extensive global procurement experience, a track record of cross‑regional delivery, exceptional relationship building with senior stakeholders, and fluency in English (additional languages are a plus). To apply, tailor your résumé to show measurable impact, highlight transformation and digital‑tool deliverables, and submit by 18 February 2026.

Procurement (Senior) Manager

Ready to partner directly with leadership to transform procurement across our fastest-growing region – where your strategic decisions reach 95% of the world's population?

Your new role

As Procurement (Senior) Manager for IO-SO, you'll be at the strategic heart of procurement operations, driving initiatives that span regions and influence how we deliver life-saving medicines to patients. Based in Zürich, you'll balance hands-on procurement management with high-level strategic projects that shape the future of our procurement function.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing spend and providing expert procurement support to all departments across IO-SO, ensuring optimal value and strategic alignment
• Leading and coordinating projects across multiple IO regions, bringing together diverse stakeholders to deliver impactful outcomes
• Partnering directly with the VP, Head of IO Procurement, on critical strategic initiatives including strategy development, organisational transformation, and digital innovation.
• Serving as the primary liaison with Global Procurement, championing and implementing global initiatives while ensuring regional needs are met
• Identifying opportunities for procurement process optimisation and innovation, leveraging digital tools and best practices
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive procurement excellence

Your new department

The IO-SO Procurement team, based in Zürich, drives procurement excellence across our Southern Europe and broader International Operations region. We manage local spend, support diverse departments, and lead selected global sourcing projects that have company-wide impact. Our team thrives on collaboration, strategic thinking, and innovation – constantly seeking better ways to optimise processes and contribute to Novo Nordisk's mission of defeating serious chronic diseases.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a strategic procurement professional who combines operational excellence with the ability to drive transformation across a complex, global organisation.

You'll bring:

• Extensive procurement or sourcing experience, ideally within a global organisation with proven ability to manage cross-regional projects and stakeholders
• Strong strategic thinking capabilities combined with hands-on execution skills – you're equally comfortable developing strategy as you are implementing it
• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders across cultures and regions
• Experience with digital procurement tools and innovation strategies, with curiosity about how technology can transform procurement operations
• Outstanding organisational and project management abilities, able to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining strategic oversight
• Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are advantageous given the regional scope)
• A relevant degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

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. Based in Zürich, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values both strategic excellence and personal growth.

Deadline

Apply by 18 February 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.