About this role
Interested in a career that matters?
Interested in a career that matters?
The Role & Your Impact
- Planning and executing procurement strategies for key equipment, materials, engineering services, and contractors across the project portfolio
- Developing and implementing procurement plans that support program priorities, schedules, and risk profiles
- Consolidating requirements across projects to drive standardization, volume leverage, and delivery reliability
- Identifying, pre‑qualifying, and managing domestic and international suppliers for process equipment, utilities, cleanroom systems, construction services, and technical consulting
- Leading RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract preparation in line with company policies
- Monitoring supplier performance on quality, delivery, service, and compliance, and driving corrective actions when required
- Managing procurement involving imported equipment and materials, including coordination of Incoterms, logistics, customs clearance, duties, and documentation
- Ensuring all import/export activities comply with local laws, international trade regulations, and applicable licenses or permits
- Tracking procurement budgets, commitments, and delivery schedules across the program
- Identifying cost‑saving opportunities through consolidation, negotiation, alternative sourcing, or optimized logistics solutions
- Anticipating procurement risks (lead times, logistics disruptions, regulatory changes) and proposing mitigation measures to project and program stakeholders
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, including project‑based or industrial procurement
- Strong experience in food, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other process industries
- Proven hands‑on experience with international sourcing and import/export operations
- Strong understanding of procurement and contract management, including RFQ/RFP processes, negotiations, contract terms, and supplier management
- Good working knowledge of Incoterms, customs procedures, shipping documentation, and basic trade compliance
- Familiarity with technical or engineering procurement (process equipment, utilities, cleanroom systems, construction and installation services)
- Solid commercial and analytical skills with focus on cost, quality, delivery, and risk
- Proficiency in Excel and standard office tools; experience with SAP or e‑procurement systems is an advantage
- English proficiency suitable for business communication, contracts, and technical or commercial documentation
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
- Experience working in multi‑project or program‑based capital environments
- Exposure to regulated manufacturing projects with strong quality and compliance requirements
- Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams across engineering, project management, and operations
- Additional language skills relevant to supplier or project locations
What We Offer
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Explore other openings
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
About Novonesis
Global biosolutions company formed from the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, specializing in industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and bioscience innovation. Headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
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