Senior Supplier Acquisition Partner

Are you passionate about acquiring and integrating products from outsourced supply chains within [xxxxx]’s established categories? Do you want to play a pioneering role with significant impact on [xxxxx]’s business, with the chance to shape and actively participate in growing the acquisition area? If you are eager to join [xxxxx]'s initiatives in geopolitical risk mitigation and sustainability within the outsourcing realm, then this opportunity is for you. Join us in making a meaningful difference! The position [xxxxx] is actively acquiring external assets to enhance its product portfolio. Many of these acquired products come with an externalized supply chain. To facilitate this process, we are introducing the role as Senior Supplier Acquisition Partner in Sourcing, who works closely with internal teams to recommend and execute acquisitions as well as securing sourcing knowledge sitting with acquired asset is leveraged during integration for maximizing the value for [xxxxx]. Your key tasks include:

Serving as the sourcing representative in Due Diligence, assessing assets, recommending potential integration, evaluating commercial aspect for potential acquired asset

Directly managing the initial integration from a sourcing perspective until the asset is handed over to normal operation up to +12 months

Communicating progress regularly to senior management and collaborating in functional teams for due diligence and risk identification, developing mitigation plans

Securing initial contracts for commercial production and ensuring alignment with Supply Chain and category strategies

Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders in manufacturing, finance, sourcing, supply chain, business development (Deal teams) and R&D development teams, for cohesive integration

Ensuring consistent management of acquisitions and creating transparency through standardized tools

You will be working in a global organization; hence you should expect up to 20 days of travel activities per year. This position holds ample opportunities for personal and professional development and will quickly establish you as the go-to person within your area. Qualifications To succeed in this role, we imagine you:

Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Supply Chain, International Business, Engineering, etc.

Possess a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a comparable M&A role within pharmaceutical, life science, or other GMP-regulated industries coupled with a solid commercial background within outsourcing

Showcase a proven track record in end-to-end M&A, from analytical to practical implementation and transformation

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to lead, interact with diverse cultures and organizations, negotiate, and resolve conflicts

Display fluency in both spoken and written English

It would be considered an advantage if you hold a professional certification in project management or similar. As a person, you are passionate about our purpose and possess the ability to translate vision into actionable steps, you consistently infuse excellence into your endeavours and are a strong collaborator, you thrive in global partnerships with diverse teams, you can jump into the unknown while achieving set targets with a can-do attitude, all while navigating a dynamic and fast-paced organizational setting. About the department Strategic Sourcing (StSo) is the central sourcing unit in [xxxxx]’s Product Supply division, responsible for medium- and long-term strategic sourcing activities, which involves global identification and strategic management of suppliers for [xxxxx]’s worldwide pharmaceutical production sites. By becoming part of our team, you immerse yourself in a thorough yet fast-paced and ambitious environment, where we collaborate closely with stakeholders, inside and outside StSo. The Alliance, Acquisition, and Product Portfolio team is a newly established team to cater for the expansion and growth of [xxxxx]. With the office in the Product Supply HQ in Bagsværd. Note that in 2025 HQ for Product Supply will move to Tåstrup. Working at [xxxxx] At [xxxxx], we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care. Contact For further questions about the role, please reach out to Katrine Kjær Byg at +[xxxxx]. Deadline
9 June 2024. Applications will be screened, and interviews conducted on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At [xxxxx] we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.