About this role
Interested in a career that matters?
Our Culture value chain is growing, and with that growth comes the need for strong focus and operational excellence. To support this journey, we are looking for a Procurement Specialist to drive the procurement process for raw materials at Site Copenhagen (Avedøre).
You will join Novonesis at an exciting time, where Cultures is a growing business area and one of the key focus areas within the company. This role plays an important part in ensuring stable production, strong delivery performance, and close collaboration across the value chain.
The Role & Your Impact
As Procurement Specialist, you will be a key contributor to securing materials that keep our production running smoothly and efficiently. The role is operational with a strong focus on execution, collaboration, and continuous optimization across the supply chain.
In this role, you will make an impact by:
Delivering strong performance in line with targets set by site management
Maintaining stock levels in accordance with site management goals
Collaborating closely with Production and Warehouse teams on delivery issues and optimization opportunities
Reporting recurring or unresolved issues to Procurement Category Management
Executing daily procurement activities based on MRP requirements and end‑user needs. Main area for this position is the raw materials, and in backup times this also includes, packaging materials, traded finished goods, and test kits
Providing input to planners on material‑level improvements related to forecasting, safety stock, and lot sizes
Proactively using ERP and MRP systems to support inventory reduction and strengthen inventory management
Coordinating with key stakeholders across Procurement, Suppliers, Planning, Customer Service, Quality Control, Warehouse, and Production
Managing SCRAP processes and following up on expired and obsolete stock
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
To succeed in this role, we expect that you:
Have experience and/or a relevant educational background within Supply Chain
Bring a strong supply chain mindset and understand the importance of keeping production running
Are a reliable team player with a global mindset and experience from the process industry
Have experience working with SAP ECC and MS Office
Are fluent in both English and Danish. English is our corporate language, and you will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders from many nationalities
Approach challenges with openness, honesty, and an engaging mindset
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
Interest in learning Danish if you are not already fluent
Experience working in complex supply chain environments
A service‑oriented mindset and pride in delivering high‑quality support to both internal and external stakeholders
What We Offer
You will join the Planning & Procurement team at Site Avedøre, consisting of two supply chain planners, two procurement specialists, a planning manager, and a student assistant. The team combines strong experience with diversity in age, background, and perspectives.
We offer a role with real impact in an international and collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference in a growing and strategically important business area. You will become part of an informal culture in which collaboration and shared responsibility are key, and you will work closely across functions with experienced colleagues. In this role, you will report directly to the Manager for Planning & Procurement DK.
Ways of Working / Working Conditions
This is a white‑collar position based at Site Copenhagen (Avedøre). We offer a flexible working setup with the possibility to work from home 1–2 days per week, depending on tasks and collaboration needs.
Compensation & Benefits
At Novonesis, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with local market standards. This includes salary, pension, insurance, and other local benefits, in accordance with applicable policies and agreements.
Application deadline: 14 June 2026.
Contact: For more information, please contact Adnan Zahid at ADNZA@novonesis.com.
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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