Sourcing Specialist

Bavarian Nordic

Kvistgaard Onsite Global Operations

About this role

At Bavarian Nordic, we are committed to saving and improving lives by unlocking the power of the immune system. Our commercial product portfolio includes market-leading vaccines against smallpox, mpox, rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, typhoid fever, and cholera. We excel in R&D innovation, manufacturing, and commercialization, striving to improve people's health and quality of life worldwide, protecting our tomorrow.

We are seeking a Sourcing Specialist for direct materials to Procurement Kvistgaard. Procurements mission is to empower Bavarian Nordic’s strategy and growth by best-in-class procurement of materials, equipment, and services that advance our competitive edge, increase profits and reduce time to market.

The Role
This role offers the opportunity to drive supplier selection, manage sourcing initiatives, and contribute to a best-in-class procurement function in a dynamic, evolving environment.

As Sourcing Specialist. you will own sourcing of direct materials and manage supplier negotiations and contracts. You’ll lead sourcing projects, align with stakeholders across functions, and drive cost savings. Strong procurement and negotiation skills are essential — and pharma experience is preferred. You will work together with a team of seven other colleagues in Procurement in Denmark and with other global Procurement colleagues in Switzerland and Germany.

Key Responsibilities

Source raw materials and lead negotiations on high-value contracts
Negotiate pricing and legal/commercial terms with suppliers
Drive cost-saving and risk-mitigation sourcing projects
Consolidate and analyse procurement data (Excel superuser skills needed)
Drive Procurement cost-out and optimization projects.
Ensure compliance with GMP and internal SOPs
Incorporate sustainability principles into sourcing activities and supplier selections to support Bavarian Nordic’s ESG ambitions

What You Bring

8+ years of procurement experience, preferably in pharma (direct materials)
Strong skills in Procurement Strategies, contract negotiation and legal understanding
Proven ability to create structure and clarity in a growing organization
Excellent stakeholder management across many teams
Excel superuser; skilled in data handling across systems
Fluent in Danish (mandatory) and English

If you thrive in a fast-paced, structured environment, we’d love to hear from you!

We offer
As Sourcing Specialist in Denmark, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact, driving strategic decisions that shape the future of our procurement.

You will work in an international company with unique technology and a dedicated workforce. We welcome people who share our passion with a willingness to make a difference. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment and an opportunity to develop your personal and academic competencies.

Caught your interest?
If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a growing organization and drive meaningful change in healthcare, apply now and join Bavarian Nordic in our mission to improve health outcomes and foster sustainable growth.

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. We are a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and have a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America.

Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com

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