Associate Category Manager, IT Hardware & Network

Associate Category Manager, IT Hardware & Network

Join a team of five procurement and sourcing professionals responsible for global Hardware & Network category strategy, end-to-end sourcing, and supplier management. Together you’ll collaborate across IT and business stakeholders to drive TCO improvements, execute complex contracts, and deliver measurable savings and value. 

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines. 

Your role

You will be responsible for the Procurement area within the IT respective categories. Empower procurement opportunities to improve total cost proactively and optimize spend within the category and drive improvements but also design, maintain and continuously improve the sourcing process and procurement strategy for HW and Network across Global IT and LEO Pharma.

• Develop and execute the Hardware & Network category strategy (global/local) to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and value, including supplier landscape and governance (tenders/RFX, transparency, and selection).
• Manage spend details, contracts (ownership, end dates, commitments, flexibility, terms and conditions), renewal planning, and ensure clear controls and risk mitigation.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing projects from ideation to contracting and implementation, including negotiations and supplier onboarding.
• Manage supplier relationships (segmentation, performance, and ongoing activity) and act as a trusted advisor to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, quantify, and execute cost saving opportunities and commercial improvements; challenge business cases and options to optimize value.
• Ensure IT procurement ownership for selected vendors, collaborate with colleagues, and maintain processes across global/local category strategies, stakeholder engagement, and value-adding initiatives.

Your qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

• University degree (or equivalent) and 0–2 years’ procurement/sourcing experience, preferably in biotech/pharma or as a Category Manager.
• Solid understanding of hardware, network and telephony categories with strong financial and analytical skills for TCO and data-driven decisions.
• Proven ability in contract development, negotiation and execution of large, business‑critical agreements; familiar with supplier contractual/legal issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management: can translate technical concepts for business and senior management and act as a trusted advisor; Danish language skills preferable.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills to handle multiple priorities, complex procurement projects and drive implementation.
• Proficiency in process formulation/improvement, standardization and supplier/contract management with a strong drive for continuous optimization.
• Outcome-driven: focus on driving results, strengthening capabilities, and achieving clear goals.
• Enterprise-oriented: prioritize the company’s overall interests and align decisions across the organization.
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Your application

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

Beyond the skin

Become part of LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. We are are the legacy-builders of the future – enabling people to have a better today and tomorrow. With the world as our lab, we are transforming innovative ideas into more effective and easier-to-use medicines. Through collaboration and partnerships, we can do much more.  

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a fundamental difference.

For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.

Join us and make an impact in, on and far beyond the skin. Apply now!