(Senior) Global Category Manager for Professional Services

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Field of work All City All Country All Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » (Senior) Global Category Manager for Professional Services Field of work: Supply Chain & Procurement Posting Date: 30 Sept 2025 Application deadline: 19-Oct-2025 Location: Ballerup 2750, , Denmark Contract type: Permanent Job ID: 3543 Step into a strategic role where your expertise will drive innovation, optimize costs, and strengthen collaboration across our global set-up.

You will have a key role in transforming procurement into a value-creating powerhouse while contributing to our mission of improving the lives of people with skin diseases. You will be part of LEO Pharma’s Global Indirect Procurement team, a dynamic and collaborative group of professionals dedicated to driving procurement excellence.
Our team values trust, respect, and innovation, working together to tackle challenges and deliver results. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across functions and geographies, contributing to a shared mission of improving lives.
Your Role As a (Senior) Global Category Manager for Professional Services, you will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that align with LEO Pharma’s goals. This role offers significant senior exposure and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by collaborating with and influencing the top levels of the organization.
You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure optimal performance, cost efficiency, and risk management, while embracing the desire to challenge the status quo and drive strategic initiatives. Primary work tasks: Develop and implement category strategies based on data analysis and market insights.
Lead procurement projects, tenders, and supplier negotiations to secure favourable terms. Manage supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with LEO Pharma’s objectives. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to streamline procurement processes.
Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on procurement decisions. Beyond these tasks, you’ll also oversee supplier segmentation, contract management, and the execution of sourcing initiatives, ensuring full transparency and alignment with LEO Pharma’s strategic goals.
Your Qualifications We are looking for an experienced professional with a solid background in international procurement whether as category manager from the industry or as a consultant. We therefore imaging you have following: Expertise in managing large, complex procurement projects and negotiating critical contracts.
Solid knowledge of supplier management, contract management, and stakeholder engagement. A strategic mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture and drive results within the category of responsibility. Experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry is an advantage but not a requirement.
Preferably 5+ years of experience in procurement in roles such as (Senior) Category Manager, Procurement Consultant or similar. You will thrive in this role if you find global collaboration and international procurement motivating. This role offers you an opportunity to take up a strategic role as one point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, and a role that offers you a crucial position to influence our future set-up.
Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values trust, respect, and innovation, and take the lead in shaping the future – both for LEO Pharma and the patients we serve. Contact and Application For additional information, please contact hiring manager Jesper Pedersen at PJDDK@leo-pharma.com You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest.
We will be screening resumes on a ongoing basis, therefore please do not hesitate to apply for the postition. Beyond the skin Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.
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