Novozymes utilize a standard toolkit for category management. It covers sourcing across all categories of expenditure within Novozymes. This sourcing and supplier management toolkit consist of 6 steps:
- Project Initiation
- Research & Analysis
- Opportunity Development
- Supplier Selection
- Implementation
- Supplier Management
We work with three main areas of purchasing, direct, indirect and technical. Within each purchasing area we have defined categories. These categories are reflected in our purchasing organization, gathering teams of skilled purchasers, focusing on requirements, market conditions, quality standards and the global supplier base within each category.
We use Categories to focus our competencies and to develop increasingly professional partnership with our suppliers. Our three areas are describes below.
Direct Purchasing
Fermentation
Recovery
Granulation
Packaging
Envirionmental
Utilities
Toll Manufactoring
Indirect Purchasing
Laboratory Supplies
Office Supplies
IT/Telephony Accessories
Cleaning Services
Logistics Services
Travel
Catering Services
Professional Services
Technical Purchasing
Facility Services
Components
Minor Equipment
Process Equipment