At Bavarian Nordic, we are committed to saving and improving lives by unlocking the power of the immune system. Our commercial product portfolio includes market-leading vaccines against smallpox, mpox, rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, typhoid fever, and cholera. We excel in R&D innovation, manufacturing, and commercialization, striving to improve people's health and quality of life worldwide, protecting our tomorrow.
As Global Category Manager for CAPEX & Engineering Services (f/m/d), you will partner with global and site engineering stakeholders to define and execute the end-to-end category strategy for capital investments and engineering services across the network. You will ensure the timely, cost-effective, and risk-controlled delivery of CAPEX projects and services, driving value through supplier strategy, contracting, and complex negotiations. You will build and manage a strong global supplier base, foster collaboration with key stakeholders, and leverage deep market expertise to translate insights into measurable outcomes, including cost optimization, improved project execution, and reduced projects delivery risk.
This hybrid position, located in either Kvistgaard, Denmark; or Bern, Switzerland requires travel to other Bavarian Nordic locations as needed 15-20% and reports to the Head of Global Procurement.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain category strategies and plans for CAPEX & Engineering Services, identifying opportunities to drive value through cost optimization, risk mitigation, safety, innovation, and improved capital project execution
- Own end-to-end category management responsibilities, ensuring effective governance, execution, and performance
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify savings opportunities, process efficiencies, and performance improvements
- Design and implement innovative sourcing and contracting solutions that deliver measurable cost savings and operational improvements
- Manage strategic supplier relationships, resolving key issues and ensuring high performance in delivery, quality, and compliance
- Lead contractual and commercial governance with suppliers to support strategic priorities and ensure value protection over the lifecycle of agreements
- Support procurement transformation and change initiatives to improve category performance and business outcomes
- Maintain deep expertise in global CAPEX and engineering services markets, including supplier landscape, cost drivers, and innovation trends
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred
- Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS) preferred
- 7+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles with CAPEX or Engineering services category or project responsibility
- Proven experience managing procurement for large-scale CAPEX and engineering projects, including delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives and measurable business value
Why join us?
This role sits within our Global Procurement organization and offers the opportunity to directly shape and enable large-scale capital investment projects that support company growth and operational capability. Leveraging your experience, you will play a key role in driving value creation, risk management, and execution excellence across global CAPEX and engineering spend. In this position, you will also have the mandate to influence global procurement practices and strengthen category management standards, contributing to a more strategic, consistent, and high-performing procurement organization within Bavarian Nordic.
Ready to make a Difference?
Please submit your CV as soon as possible; We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your motivated CV. A cover letter is not required.
As we are approaching the summer period, you may experience a longer recruitment timeline than usual due to holidays.
We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.
Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. We are a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and have a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and
North America.
Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field
- MBA
- Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS)
- 7+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing with CAPEX or engineering services responsibility
- Proven experience managing procurement for large-scale CAPEX and engineering projects and delivering measurable business value
- Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracting and complex negotiations
- Ability to travel approximately 15-20%
- Hybrid work location in Kvistgaard, Denmark or Bern, Switzerland (ability to work from one of these sites)
What We Do
Bavarian Nordic is a global biotechnology company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative vaccines, with a mission to improve health and save lives.
