Job Description
Procurement Manager at Novo Nordisk Engineering
If you’re energised by managing high-value procurement in
complex, large-scale projects and you thrive in a dynamic project environment
with multiple stakeholders, we’d love to hear from you!
Who we are
We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.
Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.
About the role
We are looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team of
experienced procurement and contract management professionals working on some
of the largest and most advanced pharma projects in NNE’s history.
Right now, our focus is on successfully delivering some of
the largest and most ambitious API projects in NNE’s history. This places
procurement and contract management at the heart of project delivery, ensuring
that suppliers, commercial agreements and execution strategies are aligned to
realise the full value of these investments.
As a team, we drive commercial excellence across complex
engineering projects and act as trusted partners to project organisations
throughout the project lifecycle.
As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for
leading procurement activities, securing strong supplier agreements and
supporting successful project execution through effective contract management
and commercial guidance.
Location
Kalundborg or Virum
Experience
Minimum 5 Years
Department
Procurement & Contract Management
How you might spend your days
As a Procurement Manager, you’ll be:
- Commercially
responsible for defined project packages typically ranging from DKK 10
million to several hundred million
- Planning
and conducting tenders, including supplier dialogue and evaluation
- Leading
negotiations and contract finalisation with Danish and international
suppliers
- Managing
contracts throughout execution to ensure progress, compliance and
successful delivery
- Collaborating
closely with internal and external stakeholders, including project teams
and construction sites
Who you are
We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:
- Able to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Structured and able to prioritise tasks in a dynamic project environment
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Motivated by finding solutions and taking ownership of your responsibilities
- Eager to learn and develop your skills within procurement and project work
What you bring to the role
In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:
- Minimum
5 years of experience within procurement or contract management
- Relevant
educational background within supply chain, business, law, engineering, or
similar
- Experience
working in project-based environments, ideally within construction or
engineering
- Experience
working with contractors on-site and familiarity with AB18
- Fluent in Danish and English, both written and spoken, is required, as some work tasks involve Danish written documentation.
Life at NNE
NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.
At NNE, you become part of a vibrant, project-based environment built on close day-to-day collaboration. The role is therefore primarily on-site, with physical presence at the workplace expected five days a week. Limited flexibility for occasional remote work may be accommodated in line with business needs.
We are, at our core, a people business and, as such, committed to continuously developing our people and the way we work together. We do not expect you to know it all from day one, and we truly believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore welcome new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding programme, supported by a range of in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support your long-term growth.
You can read more about the benefits we offer here
Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.
Deadline of application is
31th October 2026
Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Contact Lars Birk Jensen at +45 3191 8955 or Heidi
Gravlund Nielsen at +45 3077 4837.
Please note:
- We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system
- You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV
- We invite to interviews on a running basis.
Fair hiring:
At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.
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