Raw materials Planner and Purchaser

Haldor Topsoe; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Topsoe in Denmark is looking for a Raw Materials Planner and Purchaser who will ensure a reliable flow of raw materials, components and services to support production and operational continuity. The role focuses on day-to-day planning and purchasing activities.

You will coordinate with supply planning, procurement, production and suppliers to optimize inventory, balance lead times and costs, and escalate risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, purchasing, supply chain coordination.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems is essential; SAP is an advantage.
• Fluency in Danish and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan raw material requirements based on production schedules and supply plans.
• Create, monitor, and follow up on purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify and escalate potential material shortages or supply risks.
• Optimize inventory levels balancing lead times, cost, and production needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers on delivery schedules, quantities and issue resolution.
• Maintain and update planning parameters within the ERP/MRP system.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, procurement, logistics and suppliers.
• Support continuous improvement of planning and material management processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Decision making

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP experience

Excel

Job description

As a Raw Materials Planner and Purchaser, you will play an important role in ensuring the reliable flow of raw materials, components, and services needed to support production and operational continuity. Your focus will be operational material planning and purchasing, including placing and following up on day‑to‑day orders.

You will coordinate between supply planning, procurement execution, production requirements, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Your work will contribute to effective inventory management, supply‑chain resilience, and reliable production schedules.

You will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials to support production plans and maintain operational continuity. This includes coordinating closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, managing inventory levels, and balancing supply requirements with cost, lead times, and stock objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning raw material requirements based on production schedules and supply plans
• Creating, monitoring, and following up on purchase orders to ensure on‑time delivery
• Proactively identifying and escalating potential material shortages or supply risks
• Optimizing inventory levels while balancing supplier lead times, cost efficiency, and production needs
• Coordinating with suppliers on delivery schedules, quantities, and issue resolution
• Maintaining and updating planning parameters within the ERP/MRP system
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with production, procurement, logistics, and suppliers to resolve operational and supply‑related challenges
• Supporting continuous improvement of planning and material management processes

What you will bring:

You have practical experience in planning, purchasing, supply chain, or operations coordination, ideally from a manufacturing or process‑industry environment. You understand procurement and planning processes, inventory management, and supplier coordination. Familiarity with lead times, bill‑of‑materials (BOM) structures, and supply‑planning processes is essential. You work in a structured and detail‑oriented way and can prioritize tasks effectively in a changing environment.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience is an advantage
• Ability to work with Excel and operational dataEffective stakeholder‑management and communication skills
• Ability to analyse planning data and make sound decisions
• Fluency in Danish and English

What you can look forward to:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• The chance to work with skilled colleagues in an informal organization
• Empowerment to make a real impact
• A company that values safety, continuous improvement, and your personal growth

Your new team:

You will join a team of colleagues who collaborate across supply planning, procurement, production, and logistics. The team values open communication, shared problem‑solving, knowledge‑sharing, and continuous improvement. You will work with colleagues who are committed to improving processes and supporting one another’s success.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their gender, age, religion, disability, ethnic background, and geographical location. We encourage individuals from diverse cultures and countries to apply and contribute to our global team.

To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks, requests for criminal records, and contact with references.

About us:

Topsoe is a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition.

Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, we are working with customers and partners to drive energy resilience and to achieve their sustainability goals.

We offer world‑leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals, and we provide technologies needed to produce low‑carbon and conventional fuels and chemicals as well as ensuring clean air.

We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Denmark, with around 2,500 employees serving customers all around the globe. To learn more, visit www.topsoe.com.

At Topsoe we strive towards having a safe work environment. We are aware of the risks in our work and continuously optimize our safety procedures.