Purchaser, Direct Procurement (12-month parental cover)

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 seeking a talented Purchaser, Direct Procurement to help ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply of materials that keeps our operations running.

The role involves close collaboration with Global Procurement in Switzerland and extensive cross-functional interaction with Production, Quality, and external suppliers to drive operational excellence and secure reliable supply.

This is a fixed-term parental leave cover position until 31st December 2027.

About the team

You will join a team of eight dedicated purchasing colleagues covering both direct and indirect procurement for our manufacturing site. We operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly, making adaptability and collaboration key to success. Quality is at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in maintaining high standards while ensuring reliable supply to our operations.

As part of the team, you will experience a supportive and collaborative culture where colleagues actively help and learn from each other. We value open communication, mutual respect, and a positive team spirit, and we believe that the best results are achieved when we work together across functions and support one another in meeting both challenges and opportunities.

The role is based in our manufacturing site in Kvistgaard, Denmark and with flexibility for home office (up to 2 days). You will report to the Site Purchasing Manager.

About the Role

As a Purchaser within Direct Procurement, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliable and cost-effective procurement of raw materials to support our operations. This role is hands-on and dynamic, and it offers a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally, build supplier relationships, and contribute to procurement excellence across multiple direct categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders and ensure accurate and timely delivery of goods and services to the site

• Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock levels to support operational continuity

• Identify and mitigate supply disruptions, quality issues, and supplier reliability risks

• Manage procurement activities across direct categories such as consumables, primary and secondary packaging

• Support the end-to-end requisition-to-purchase-order process in Dynamics

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement with operational and business needs

• Evaluate supplier performance in alignment with internal policies

• Contribute to continuous improvement and procurement process standardization

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine you have:

• Experience with direct procurement or purchasing in a manufacturing or operations-driven environment

• Familiarity with ERP/procurement systems (e.g. Dynamics)

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Structured, detail-oriented approach with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced setting

• Full proficiency in Danish and English

What join Bavarian Nordic?

You will join an international company with unique technology and colleagues who share a passion for making a difference. As a Purchaser, you will help keep our vaccine production running by ensuring a reliable supply of materials, building strong supplier relationships, and improving day-to-day purchasing processes.

We offer:

• A visible role with an opportunity to make an impact in a collaborative organization

• A supportive team, flexible working conditions, and opportunities to develop your procurement expertise

• A competitive compensation package, pension scheme, health insurance, and bonus opportunities

• A high-quality canteen with a wide selection of meals and take-away options

• Fitness discounts, a massage scheme, and an active staff club offering social and sporting events

Salary

Annual base salary range: DKK 530,000 to 620,000 gross

At Bavarian Nordic, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. The final base salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and competencies, as well as internal pay equity.

Caught your interest?

If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a growing organization and drive meaningful change in healthcare, apply now and join Bavarian Nordic in our mission to improve health outcomes and foster sustainable growth.

Please note that for this position, we do not support any relocation packages. Candidates must possess a legal basis to work and reside in Denmark.

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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