I will tell you why! But, before that, let me tell you my story.
I, like many other Master students, have been in search of a career path and a specialization. Even though I had been studying Supply Chain Management, I realized that the field is still vast and with lots of opportunities to choose a career in. During the first year I was wondering where I should go. Should I pick logistics? Inventory management? Warehousing? Distribution management? Procurement? I was talking to many professors, field specialists and consultants about which supply chain role would hold the most potential for me.
After a couple of months of wandering back and forth, procurement caught my interest. I learned that the field is developing, still largely unexplored and many companies are starting to recognize it as a major contributor to the value of the product and the company. I felt it held great future career opportunities for me. In a nutshell, procurement is much more than just buying things. Whatever the company spends its money on, there has to be someone that can ensure the company is getting the best value – and that could be you! You could be that person driving growth and improving margins. And there is an exciting job opportunity for you right now at Novo Nordisk that will prepare you for just such a role. Undoubtedly, when I saw the Global Procurement graduate program on the Novo Nordisk website, it didn’t take me long to realize I have found my passion.
So, you are in charge of your future career path. Procurement can be a fantastic choice for you. It can offer a variety of different projects; whether it is category strategy development or focusing on spend analytics. And variety is a key word here – you can be dealing with different categories, such as buildings, raw materials, equipment or travel services across different geographies. Moreover, it offers a wealth of cross-organisational knowledge. You will collaborate with stakeholders from other parts of the supply chain – production, R&D, quality and many other interesting specialists. Furthermore, you will get a very insightful commercial understanding. You will be able to look down the supply chain and understand how a global company works.
In summary, it is important to understand what your personal aspirations are and where you can see yourself in the future. Novo Nordisk provides vast opportunities for young and talented students. There are 42 positions open in 16 different graduate programs. Take your time and choose a perfect match for yourself with global career opportunities that change lives. But do check out the Global Procurement graduate program, because working in procurement rocks!