Project Manager for Global Procurement at site Hørsholm

Novonesis (Novozymes); Hørsholm; On-site; DKK 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office First culture

Hybrid work flexibility

Flexible hours

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Project Manager for Global Procurement in Denmark to lead packaging category initiatives, including PPWR compliance. You will manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with internal specialists and external partners to deliver packaging projects on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes execution, structured project management, and strong stakeholder communication across local, regional, and global levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in strategic procurement within Packaging.
• Master's degree in Business, Packaging, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in Biotech, Food, Life Science is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams of varying sizes to deliver PPWR and other procurement initiatives.
• Develop structured project plans, track milestones and risks.
• Collaborate with category teams and stakeholders across regions.
• Provide updates and documentation for stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements in tools and workflows.

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Packaging experience

Cross-functional coordination

Project Management

Supply Chain knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Business/Packaging/Supply Chain

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

Do you want to be part of a growing global organization on a mission to transform strategic procurement to the next level? Are you passionate about driving sustainability through impactful project leadership?

Then you may be our new colleague in Global Procurement as Project Manager for our Packaging category. An opportunity to both support the EU Packaging Waste Regulation Program (PPWR), help ensuring compliance and taking the project lead on strategic procurement projects.

Novonesis Procurement, is a team of highly engaged and experienced procurement professionals, responsible for driving global strategies and optimizations through the global category management. Executing strategic procurement is linked through our colleagues located in Supply Chain and at key production sites in all regions of the world including Europe, India, Asia Pacific, and Americas. Our license to operate is to defend Novonesis' profit margin and thereby enable of company growth via better value creating procurement by balancing cost, risk and sustainability.

The role & your impact

As Project Manager, you will lead project teams of varying sizes and complexity, ensuring successful delivery of critical initiatives both within the PPWR Program portfolio as well as the other procurement projects. The role is strongly execution-focused and requires structured project management in a complex and innovative environment where packaging solutions must be developed, tested, and implemented in collaboration with internal specialists and external partners.

Projects within the Packaging Category are executed in support of category objectives, priorities and governance as defined by the Category team.

Areas of focus will be:

• Translating agreed initiatives and priorities into structured project plans and drive delivery
• Coordinating closely with the relevant Procurement category team and other project stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution
• Coordinating local and regional stakeholders to support alignment and execution
• Tracking milestones, dependencies, risks, and actions to keep work moving reliably
• Analyzing issues within the assigned project scope, resolve non-routine execution issues with sound judgement, and elevate decisions affecting category strategy, company policy or budget
• Supporting implementation of PPWR strategy and compliance activities through structured project execution
• Preparing clear project updates, documentation, and decision inputs for stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to improve tools, methods, and workflows within the project domain
• Act as a trusted resource for peers on project-related topics

What you need to be successful

• Strategic Procurement and/or business-related experience within Packaging for minimum 3 years, combined with relevant education at master level within Business, Packaging, Supply Chain, or relevant
• Experience within Biotech, Food, Life Science or similar regulated industries is seen as an advantage
• Experience within Supply Chain, Production and Procurement is an advantage
• Proven experience as a Project Manager leading complex cross-functional projects, preferably within procurement, supply chain, packaging, manufacturing or regulated industries
• A structured approach to manage the agreed initiatives and priorities from project plans to implementation
• Bringing strong execution, problem-solving and cross-functional coordination at local, regional and global level
• Communicates clearly and engagingly with partners across the department, provides practical, action-oriented recommendations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with internal- & external stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a complex, changing, and global environment

What we offer

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a high performing team at the beginning of an important journey that supports the transition to more sustainable packaging solutions across Novonesis. We work with an Office First approach because we believe that strong culture, collaboration, and meaningful connections are best built through in-person interactions. At the same time, we offer flexibility to work from home when appropriate and provide flexible working hours.

Application deadline: September 15th, 2026.

Contact details:

Procurement Director for Global Logistics & Packaging Jesper Deela Nielsen at [e-mail].

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

Location:

Hørsholm, Gammel Venlighedsvej