Procurement Manager

EPM Scientific; København; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Part time

Job summary

EPM Scientific invites an experienced Procurement Manager to join our growing life sciences engineering team in the Greater Copenhagen Area. You will oversee procurement across major capital projects, sourcing equipment, materials, and subcontracted services while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

This initial contract role offers a clear pathway to permanent employment for the right candidate, with strong collaboration across internal stakeholders and external suppliers in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supply chain management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven experience within procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for equipment, materials, and subcontracted services
• ead procurement activities across major engineering and manufacturing projects