Senior Purchasing Manager

You will foster a performance culture based on trust and accountability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Promote a culture of collaboration around performance targets.
• Ensure all parts in full for production by timely procurement of materials, optimized inventory levels, and implement engineering changes without disrupting production.
• Support R&D in sourcing materials for new product development and ensure a smooth transition to mass production.
• Focus on data-driven performance improvements, automation, and process optimization.
• Improve procurement processes and ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Monitor supplier performance, build strong supplier relationships, and drive long-term strategic development in collaboration with Sourcing.
• Maintain accurate master data and optimize ERP and PLM systems for purchasing efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain/Logistics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in an industrial, high-tech, or manufacturing environment.
• Relevant experience/education to support the responsibilities – especially structured work with data.
• Excellent business English required; Danish is preferred but not mandatory.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business- and results-oriented mindset – understanding the full value chain.
• Strong focus on data-driven performance improvements, automation, and process optimization.
• Experience with ERP systems (D365) and procurement tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on cost reduction and process optimization.
• Experience with LEAN problem-solving and continuous improvement methods is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience handling complex supplier relationships.

Experience:

• Strategic-level purchasing of goods and services.
• Management of working capital, inventory, and stock control.
• Leadership of employees.
• KPI management of supplier performance.
• Industry-relevant experience is a strong advantage – especially detailed work with New Product Introduction (NPI).

Travel Expectations:

• Up to 20% annually, potentially global.

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