Procurement Manager

Location: Greater Copenhagen Area, Denmark
Type: Initial Contract (Potential to Convert to Permanent)
Industry: Pharmaceutical Engineering & Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a growing life sciences engineering organisation supporting large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing projects. This role will play a key part in managing procurement activities across complex capital projects, ensuring the timely sourcing of equipment, materials, and services that support critical manufacturing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a project-driven environment and is looking to make a visible impact within a fast-paced and highly regulated industry. The position is offered on an initial contract basis with a clear pathway to a permanent role for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across major engineering and manufacturing projects.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for equipment, materials, and subcontracted services.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, project teams, and external suppliers.
• Ensure procurement activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality expectations.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Support category management and strategic sourcing initiatives where required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and project requirements.
• Experience working with contractors on-site and familiarity with AB18

Requirements

• Proven experience within procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Background working in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, engineering, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience managing suppliers across complex project environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Degree qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Fluent in Danish and English, both written and spoken, is required, as some work tasks involve Danish written documentation.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on high-profile pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.
• Exposure to large-scale engineering and capital investment programmes.
• Collaborative and international working environment.
• Competitive contract package.
• Strong potential for long-term employment through conversion to a permanent position.