Senior Global Category Manager

Field of work: Supply Chain & Procurement

Posting Date: 17 Dec 2024

Application deadline:
Location: Ballerup 2750, Denmark, Denmark
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 2794

Would you like to be part of driving our category strategy, relationships and take on the exciting challenge of being responsible for a variation of procurement activities? Join LEO Pharma as a Senior Category Manager in Direct Procurement and embark on an exciting transformation to meet to future a head!

You will join Direct Procurement. We are globally responsible for all materials, API´s and CDMO’s used in LEO Pharma’s supply chain and for all technical categories.

As part of our team, you will work closely with 9 talented professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Our collaborative and supportive environment encourages innovation, growth, and personal development.

You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues and contribute to the success of our organisation. At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of teamwork.

Your Role
As our Senior Category Manager, you will be the go-to person for all procurement activities within your assigned category. Entailing an overall responsibility for projects, market dynamics, supplier performance situations, risks, total spend, contractual set-up etc.

Assignments associated:

• Develop and implement the Global Category Strategy for CMOs and Analytical Services.
• Ensure overview of risk and identify mitigating actions.
• Maintain Supplier Relationship Management towards strategic suppliers including governance, personal meetings, supplier evaluation across LEO facilitate, and resolve disputes.
• Accountable for all commercial aspect of the relationship with suppliers including price, payment terms, terms and conditions etc.
• Accountable for RFX within the Category.

You will be dealing with vendors and internal stakeholders and be proactive in finding improvement opportunities and pursue them. Your expertise and proactive approach will help identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous growth in our procurement processes.

Your Qualifications
We are looking for you who can bring an action-oriented mindset and ready to own the processes. Flourishing in dynamic environment where collaboration and communication is key for maintaining good relations across and sustaining good alignment.

We imagine that you have the following qualifications:

• A university degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or similar.
• Excellent skills within negotiation, Contract Management, Stakeholder Management and Supplier Management
• Several years of experience from Direct Procurement Category Management within the biotechnology/ pharmaceutical industry or equivalent relevant experience.
• Processional proficiency in English.

“LEO Pharma is targeting an IPO in 2026. This is incredible exciting but also challenging. We all play an important part in succeeding. Procurement has a direct impact, and you will have a key role as well,” – says hiring manager, Michael Huebbe.

Join us! Start Your Journey with LEO Pharma
We will be processing applications on a continuous basis, so apply via the online portal as soon as possible.

For additional information, please contact Michael Huebbe, Head of Direct & Technical Procurement at [email protected]

We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know you better.

Beyond the skin
Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

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 difference.

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