Advanced Sourcing Analyst - Procurement

Advance Sourcing Analyst - Procurement

   

Job Title: Advanced Sourcing Analyst - Procurement
Department: General Management, GBS
Location: Bangalore, India

Are you a passionate Sourcing professional who can drive impactful sourcing events ? Can you drive cost and value optimisation, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business outcomes? If yes, we will rely on your advanced negotiation, Excel modelling, and e-sourcing expertise to influence decisions and champion process excellence.

Thrive in a collaborative GBS environment where your work directly supports life-changing healthcare innovations.  Apply and be part of something extraordinary.

About the Department
The Finance & Procurement GBS team is at the heart of ensuring the “house is in order.” Based in Bangalore, the team strengthens local cross-functional processes, drives robust compliance, and ensures process adherence across the GBS. As a strategic Finance and Procurement partner to the business, the team fosters a collaborative and dynamic atmosphere, where your contributions will directly impact the organisation’s success.

Job Level - 6

 The Position
As an Advanced Sourcing Analyst at Novo Nordisk, you will:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing events (RFP/RFQ/RFI), manage high-value negotiations, and drive competitive outcomes.
• Collaborate with Procurement/Category Managers to develop category strategies, supplier roadmaps, and long-term cost/value optimisation plans.
• Build cost models, TCO frameworks, and business cases to support award decisions.
• Conduct supplier assessments, manage supplier performance scorecards, and drive improvement programmes.
• Lead commercial discussions and coordinate with Legal teams to finalise contracts, MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, and pricing agreements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, audit readiness, and internal controls.
• Analyse spend patterns, identify sourcing opportunities, and present actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and influence commercial decisions.
• Champion process excellence, digital transformation, and adoption of e-sourcing tools.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

Need to have: - 8–10 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement. - Proven experience managing complex, high-value sourcing events across indirect categories (e.g., IT services, professional services, facilities, marketing, HR, travel). - Strong commercial negotiation skills and advanced understanding of procurement cost levers. - Expertise in Excel modelling, analytics, scenario analysis, and PowerPoint storytelling. - Hands-on experience with e-sourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, SAP). - Solid knowledge of contract structures, SLAs, KPIs, risk management, and compliance. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.

Nice to have:  Certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, Lean Six Sigma, or PMP. - Experience in global organisations, GCCs, shared services, or fast-paced procurement environments.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results. 

Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline
5th Jan 2026.

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 training. 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.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

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

 

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

Experience Level

Senior Level