Category Manager Direct Procurement, Global Procurement

Join Xellia Pharmaceuticals and play a crucial role in advancing healthcare by fighting serious infections. At Xellia every position directly contributes to improving and saving patient lives.

As a Category Manager Direct Procurement you will be responsible for managing categories within direct materials supporting the development of procurement strategies and driving category execution through the Global Procurement team. You will report to the Head of Direct Procurement.

This role is a great opportunity to truly influence how we secure and develop critical materials that go directly into life-saving treatments. Were in the middle of exciting changes and Im looking for someone whos ready to make a visible impact not just within Procurement but across the entire company. - Guillermo Gimeno Chief Procurement Officer

Your new team
Youll be part of our Global Procurement team joining a dedicated procurement organization during an exciting period of transformation. As we refine our procurement strategies and embrace new approaches your role will be integral to our success. Our collaborative efforts extend beyond Copenhagen to our colleagues in Budapest ensuring a cohesive and innovative procurement approach across locations. This position is places in Copenhagen with global reach within the categories of your responsibility.

Be part of transformative change at Xellia
At Xellia Pharmaceuticals we are not just committed to combating infections; we are also dedicated to transforming our operations to meet the future needs of healthcare. As we undergo significant changes across the organization we are looking for proactive individuals who are eager to drive these transformations within our procurement function.

Your role and responsibilities
This are a rare opportunity to make an impact on the supply of critical materials essential to Xellias manufacturing and R&D this role youll be at the heart of securing and developing strategic supplier relationships that enable us to deliver life-saving treatments. As we continue to strengthen our organization your expertise will play a key role in ensuring resilient efficient and compliant sourcing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owner of Category Strategies and initiatives resulting from these
• Manage and develop sourcing strategies for direct materials critical to Xellias manufacturing and R&D operations
• Drive supplier selection contract negotiations and relationship management to ensure supply reliability and compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across Supply Chain Quality Regulatory and R&D to meet business needs
• Lead initiatives to optimize costs improve supplier performance and support operational efficiency globally
• Act as key escalation point for supply-related issues and ensure compliance with GxP and regulatory requirements
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to introduce new suppliers and materials into the value chain

What were looking for
Were looking for a proactive and skilled procurement professional with a strong understanding of direct materials in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing setting. You bring solid experience in supplier management strategic sourcing and cross-functional collaboration. You thrive in a fast-paced environment enjoy working with diverse stakeholders and can independently navigate complex challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. You have experience in Category Management (i.e. 7-steps sourcing Category Strategies etc.) and can support full Category Management mindset for the organization.

You likely bring:

• A relevant Bachelors or Masters degree
• 4 years of experience in procurement within pharma or a similar industry
• Knowledge of supply chain processes GxP and regulatory environments
• Experience in Category Management
• Strong negotiation stakeholder management and analytical skills
• Fluency in English and confidence working across functions and cultures

At Xellia youll join a collaborative and friendly team in a stable international company with a strong purpose. We offer a dynamic multinational working environment where youll have the opportunity to learn grow and make a meaningful impact.

Please apply by submitting your CV no later than 16 January 2026. To ensure current GDPR legislation we only receive applications via the job advertisement.

We will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Were excited to hear from you and learn more about what you can bring to our team.

Xellia Pharmaceuticals is the global leader in fermentation-based non-beta-lactam anti-infectives supplying Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs) to over 500 pharmaceutical companies across 80 countries.

Recognized by the World Health Organization and the European Union for our critical medicines we play a vital role in combating severe infections and antimicrobial resistance. Headquartered in Denmark we operate manufacturing sites in Copenhagen Denmark; Budapest Hungary; and Taizhou China with R&D and commercial operations in eight additional locations globally. As the only European manufacturer of several key anti-infectives and with a heritage spanning over 120 years we are driven by purpose and progress.

With more than 1100 employees our impact starts from within. We offer a workplace where ideas curiosity and initiative thrive and where your role evolves with your ambition. Instead of rigid structures we provide real responsibility freedom to explore and support to grow. Together we shape not only the future of our company and the development of our people but also the health of communities worldwide.

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