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.We are now seeking a Global Category Manager for Raw Materials including the responsibilities of developing and implementing the category strategy for our Raw Materials spend in full alignment with business goals. This is a newly established role as part of our Supply Chain/Procurement strategy which was implemented in 2024.This hybrid position, located in either Kvistgaard, Denmark; or Bern, Switzerland requires travel to other Bavarian Nordic locations as needed 15% and reports to the Head of Global Procurement.Key responsibilitiesAs the Global Category Manager for Raw Materials, your main focus is to develop and implement a category strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price. You will build strong networks and foster collaboration with customers, suppliers, key stakeholders, and team members on a global level. Your deep understanding of Raw Material market in vaccine industry and category trends will be essential in translating insights into measurable business value. Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managedSupervise, plan, manage and assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assignedPerform procurement reporting and analysis of management information to identify potential improvement opportunitiesIdentify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organizationAddress strategic vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service deliveryMaintain contractual and business relationships with vendors to further strategic prioritiesFacilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performanceDevelop best procurement practices for the categoryDevelop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovationsSkills and Experience Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, business or related field, an advanced degree is a plusProfessional certification (e.g., CIPS) is a plus+7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or related field delivering similar job outcomesProven track record of managing global categories and leading strategic procurement initiatives delivery valueWhy join us?This role is part of our Supply Chain global organization established in 2024 and with your solid experience you will contribute to shape our Supply Chain strategy going forward. In this role you will have the mandate to influence operational practices globally while driving a culture of category excellence 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.We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.Founded in 1994, we have +30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our values – our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it – are what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the team, and believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us in Bavarian Nordic Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.www.bavarian-#LI-CK1