Are you an experienced procurement professional who enjoys creating value through strategic sourcing, supplier management and continuous improvement? Join Novo Holdings’ Finance organisation as Senior Procurement Specialist and play a key role in delivering procurement services to the Novo Nordisk Foundation, driving strategic procurement and helping further strengthen procurement capabilities across the Foundation in close collaboration with Novo Holdings.About FinanceThis role is anchored in the Procurement team within Finance at Novo Holdings. The Procurement team is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management and procurement excellence across the organisation, while also supporting the Novo Nordisk Foundation through a Service Level Agreement.Finance at Novo Holdings supports a purpose-driven holding and investment organisation with a complex legal entity setup and international footprint. The Finance organisation includes Accounting, Reporting and Controlling, Tax, Valuation, Investment Operations, Procurement and Workplace and Facility Management, and is responsible for delivering a broad range of financial and operational services across Novo Holdings. As part of the Procurement function, you will work alongside a Senior Procurement Specialist supporting Novo Holdings. Together, you will share knowledge, drive best practices and contribute to the continued development of Procurement across both organisations. The RoleWhile employed by Novo Holdings, you will be dedicated to supporting the Novo Nordisk Foundation under a Service Level Agreement between the two organisations. As Senior Procurement Specialist, you will act as a trusted procurement partner, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier and contract management, and driving procurement excellence across a broad portfolio of indirect procurement categories.The role has a strong focus on IT, Professional Services and Facility Management, including procurement support for the establishment of the Novo Nordisk Foundation's new headquarters, scheduled for completion in 2028. Working closely with stakeholders across the Novo Nordisk Foundation and colleagues in Novo Holdings, you will ensure commercially sound, compliant and value-creating procurement decisions while fostering strong supplier relationships.You will manage a procurement portfolio with an annual spend of approximately DKK 250 million, balancing strategic sourcing, supplier performance, risk management and stakeholder engagement to deliver sustainable value and support the Foundation's long-term objectives.Your tasks will includeLead procurement activities supporting the Novo Nordisk Foundation under a service level agreementDrive sourcing projects, supplier selection and commercial negotiationsBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, value and performanceDevelop and continuously improve procurement processes, policies and best practices for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Act as the procurement subject matter expert and trusted advisor to stakeholders across the Novo Nordisk FoundationDrive contract management and ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulationsIdentify and realise cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier optimisationMonitor procurement performance and contribute to reporting, KPIs and continuous improvementCollaborate closely with the Senior Procurement Specialist supporting Novo Holdings to leverage synergies, share best practices and ensure alignment across the Procurement functionPartner with colleagues across Novo Holdings and the Novo Nordisk Foundation to deliver efficient, compliant and value-creating procurementQualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field5+ years of procurement experience from a senior role in an international organisationProven experience in procurement, sourcing and supplier managementStrong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationshipsExcellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisionsProficiency in procurement software and tools (e.g. ERP systems and e-procurement platforms). Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Continia is an advantageSolid understanding of contract law, procurement regulations and compliance requirementsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsProfessional proficiency in Danish and English, written and spokenPersonal QualificationsProfessional, quality-conscious and impact-orientedIndependent and able to make decisions and provide input on projects and operational mattersAmbitious, proactive and structured in your approach to problem-solvingIntellectually curious, disciplined, resourceful and resilientStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationshipsAble to influence stakeholders through expertise and collaborationWorking at Novo HoldingsNovo Holdings is a purpose-driven organisation where our working environment is guided by our purpose and values. We strive to create an inclusive, development-focused culture. With a team of over 230 professionals from various nationalities and diverse backgrounds, we are committed to fostering professional growth and delivering meaningful impact.Application ProcessApplications are open until 16 August. Please submit your CV and motivated cover letter via the “apply now” button as soon as possible, since we will review applications on a running basis.About Novo HoldingsNovo Holdings is a holding and investment company responsible for managing the assets and wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Our purpose is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on the Foundation’s assets. Novo Holdings is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, Singapore, Shanghai, and Mumbai. Novo Holdings is a leading global life sciences investor, investing in life science companies at all stages of development, with a portfolio of more than 170 companies. In addition to its life sciences activities, Novo Holdings manages a broad portfolio of public and private assets. As of year-end 2025, Novo Holdings had total assets of EUR 93 billion. About the Novo Nordisk FoundationEstablished in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases, to apply and advance regenerative medicine, and to advance knowledge and solutions that support a green transformation of society.
Are you an experienced procurement professional who enjoys creating value through strategic sourcing, supplier management and continuous improvement? Join Novo Holdings’ Finance organisation as Senior Procurement Specialist and play a key role in delivering procurement services to the Novo Nordisk Foundation, driving strategic procurement and helping further strengthen procurement capabilities across the Foundation in close collaboration with Novo Holdings.
About Finance
This role is anchored in the Procurement team within Finance at Novo Holdings. The Procurement team is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management and procurement excellence across the organisation, while also supporting the Novo Nordisk Foundation through a Service Level Agreement.
Finance at Novo Holdings supports a purpose-driven holding and investment organisation with a complex legal entity setup and international footprint. The Finance organisation includes Accounting, Reporting and Controlling, Tax, Valuation, Investment Operations, Procurement and Workplace and Facility Management, and is responsible for delivering a broad range of financial and operational services across Novo Holdings.
As part of the Procurement function, you will work alongside a Senior Procurement Specialist supporting Novo Holdings. Together, you will share knowledge, drive best practices and contribute to the continued development of Procurement across both organisations.
The Role
While employed by Novo Holdings, you will be dedicated to supporting the Novo Nordisk Foundation under a Service Level Agreement between the two organisations. As Senior Procurement Specialist, you will act as a trusted procurement partner, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier and contract management, and driving procurement excellence across a broad portfolio of indirect procurement categories.
The role has a strong focus on IT, Professional Services and Facility Management, including procurement support for the establishment of the Novo Nordisk Foundation's new headquarters, scheduled for completion in 2028. Working closely with stakeholders across the Novo Nordisk Foundation and colleagues in Novo Holdings, you will ensure commercially sound, compliant and value-creating procurement decisions while fostering strong supplier relationships.
You will manage a procurement portfolio with an annual spend of approximately DKK 250 million, balancing strategic sourcing, supplier performance, risk management and stakeholder engagement to deliver sustainable value and support the Foundation's long-term objectives.
Your tasks will include
- Lead procurement activities supporting the Novo Nordisk Foundation under a service level agreement
- Drive sourcing projects, supplier selection and commercial negotiations
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, value and performance
- Develop and continuously improve procurement processes, policies and best practices for the Novo Nordisk Foundation
- Act as the procurement subject matter expert and trusted advisor to stakeholders across the Novo Nordisk Foundation
- Drive contract management and ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations
- Identify and realise cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier optimisation
- Monitor procurement performance and contribute to reporting, KPIs and continuous improvement
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Procurement Specialist supporting Novo Holdings to leverage synergies, share best practices and ensure alignment across the Procurement function
- Partner with colleagues across Novo Holdings and the Novo Nordisk Foundation to deliver efficient, compliant and value-creating procurement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of procurement experience from a senior role in an international organisation
- Proven experience in procurement, sourcing and supplier management
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools (e.g. ERP systems and e-procurement platforms). Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Continia is an advantage
- Solid understanding of contract law, procurement regulations and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Professional proficiency in Danish and English, written and spoken
Personal Qualifications
- Professional, quality-conscious and impact-oriented
- Independent and able to make decisions and provide input on projects and operational matters
- Ambitious, proactive and structured in your approach to problem-solving
- Intellectually curious, disciplined, resourceful and resilient
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
- Able to influence stakeholders through expertise and collaboration
Working at Novo Holdings
Novo Holdings is a purpose-driven organisation where our working environment is guided by our purpose and values. We strive to create an inclusive, development-focused culture. With a team of over 230 professionals from various nationalities and diverse backgrounds, we are committed to fostering professional growth and delivering meaningful impact.
Application Process
Applications are open until 16 August. Please submit your CV and motivated cover letter via the “apply now” button as soon as possible, since we will review applications on a running basis.
About Novo Holdings
Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company responsible for managing the assets and wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Our purpose is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on the Foundation’s assets.
Novo Holdings is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, Singapore, Shanghai, and Mumbai. Novo Holdings is a leading global life sciences investor, investing in life science companies at all stages of development, with a portfolio of more than 170 companies. In addition to its life sciences activities, Novo Holdings manages a broad portfolio of public and private assets. As of year-end 2025, Novo Holdings had total assets of EUR 93 billion.
About the Novo Nordisk Foundation
Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases, to apply and advance regenerative medicine, and to advance knowledge and solutions that support a green transformation of society.
Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company that is responsible for managing the assets and the wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, one of the world’s largest philanthropic enterprise foundations.Novo Holdings is the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk A/S and Novozymes A/S, and manages an investment portfolio with a long-term return perspective.In addition to managing a broad portfolio of equities, bonds, real estate, infrastructure and private equity assets, Novo Holdings is a world-leading life sciences investor. Through its Seeds, Venture, Growth and Principal Investments teams, Novo Holdings invests in life science companies at all stages of development. As of year-end 2023, Novo Holdings had Total Assets under Management of DKK 1,114 bn (€149 bn).Further information: www.novoholdings.dk
Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company that is responsible for managing the assets and the wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, one of the world’s largest philanthropic enterprise foundations.
Novo Holdings is the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk A/S and Novozymes A/S, and manages an investment portfolio with a long-term return perspective.
In addition to managing a broad portfolio of equities, bonds, real estate, infrastructure and private equity assets, Novo Holdings is a world-leading life sciences investor. Through its Seeds, Venture, Growth and Principal Investments teams, Novo Holdings invests in life science companies at all stages of development.
As of year-end 2023, Novo Holdings had Total Assets under Management of DKK 1,114 bn (€149 bn).
Further information: www.novoholdings.dk
