Associate Category and Asset Manager (Software)

Field of work: Supply Chain & Procurement

Posting Date: 9 Oct 2025

Application deadline: 28.10.2025
Location: Ballerup 2750, Denmark, Denmark
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 3837

Role Description
Associate Category and Asset Manager (Software)
Join a team of six procurement and sourcing professionals responsible for global IT Sourcing, asset and Asset management. Together you’ll collaborate across IT and business stakeholders to drive TCO improvements, execute complex contracts, and deliver measurable savings and value.

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology
At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines.

Your role

You will be responsible for Software category and asset management to create, develop and maintain software licenses, across Global IT and LEO Pharma.

• Develop and execute the Global Software category strategy, including sourcing, contract management, renewal planning and identification/execution of cost‑saving opportunities.
• Maintain detailed spend and contract visibility (owners, end dates, commitments, flexibility, T&Cs) and run tenders/RFX with full transparency in supplier selection.
• Ensure appropriate tools, policies and processes are in place for software asset and license management; keep accurate records of licenses, usage and software associations.
• Oversee license governance and compliance readiness: maintain risk log, coordinate vendor audits and validations, and manage remediation/follow‑up activities.
• Act as trusted advisor and lead stakeholder management across IT, business and suppliers, driving alternatives and protecting total cost of ownership.
• Hold procurement ownership for assigned vendors, managing commercial relationships (price, payment terms, contractual issues) and ensuring controls and execution.

Your qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

• University degree (or equivalent) and 0–2 years’ procurement/category experience.
• Familiarity with software asset/license management (SAM) tools and processes, and a solid understanding of licensing models, TCO and compliance.
• Experience or exposure to contract development and negotiation for business‑critical agreements; awareness of supplier contractual/legal issues.
• Strong analytical, process improvement and project‑management capabilities to support procurement initiatives and standardization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (technical staff to senior management), fluent in English and Danish language skills preferable.
• Able to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Extensive broad understanding of categories within areas of responsibility.
• Strategic aptitude to ”bigger picture thinking”.

Your application
You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

Beyond the skin
Become part of LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. We are are the legacy-builders of the future – enabling people to have a better today and tomorrow. With the world as our lab, we are transforming innovative ideas into more effective and easier-to-use medicines. Through collaboration and partnerships, we can do much more.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a fundamental difference.

For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.

Join us and make an impact in, on and far beyond the skin. Apply now!