Global Head of Indirect Procurement
Xellia Pharmaceuticals
Dato: for 2 uger siden
By: København, Region Hovedstaden
Kontrakttype: Entreprenør
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.
Lead change. Create impact. Shape the future
We’re transforming how procurement supports our business — and we’re looking for leaders who don’t just navigate change but thrive on it. As our new Head of Indirect Procurement, you’ll have the platform to influence strategy, drive meaningful outcomes, and make a real difference. If you’re motivated by complexity, energized by ownership, and ready to step into a role where procurement is a key lever for business success, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Head of Indirect Procurement, you’ll take the lead on global procurement within indirect spend categories. You’ll be responsible for building and driving category strategies, managing key supplier relationships, and leading a team of Category Managers / Specialists across sites. You will report to the Chief Procurement Officer.
“This role is an exciting opportunity to shape how we work with global indirect suppliers and ensure value across all areas of our operations. We are transforming procurement, and I’m looking for a strong team player who wants to be part of something meaningful.” – Guillermo Gimeno, Chief Procurement Officerz
Your new team
You’ll be part of our Global Procurement team, joining a dedicated procurement organization during an exciting period of transformation. As we strengthen our strategies and global processes, your role will be central to this evolution. You’ll work closely with colleagues in both Copenhagen and Budapest, helping to ensure our global approach is aligned, scalable, and value-driven. Please expect some travel activities to meet both your team, stakeholders and suppliers.
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. We are on a journey to strengthen our procurement function — and we’re looking for proactive, collaborative professionals who are eager to drive that change.
Your Role And Responsibilities
This is a rare opportunity to drive impact across Xellia’s indirect procurement landscape. You’ll be responsible for global sourcing strategy and execution across a wide range of categories, leading cross-functional collaboration and supplier engagement to ensure efficiency, compliance, and performance.
Key responsibilities include:
You likely bring
Apply now
Please apply with your CV no later than June 15. We will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Chief Procurement Officer, Guillermo Gimeno, at [email protected] or +45 5096 5087.
Xellia Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company and a global leader in providing anti-infective treatments and other critical care therapies for serious and often life-threatening conditions. Xellia has an extensive history in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing anti-infective products, including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) as well as Finished Dosage Forms, where the majority are injectable drug products.
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Xellia has a global footprint with R&D, manufacturing and commercial operations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Xellia Pharmaceuticals is wholly owned by Novo Holdings A/S and employs a dedicated team of more than 1,200 people.
Further information about Xellia can be found at: www.xellia.com
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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.
Lead change. Create impact. Shape the future
We’re transforming how procurement supports our business — and we’re looking for leaders who don’t just navigate change but thrive on it. As our new Head of Indirect Procurement, you’ll have the platform to influence strategy, drive meaningful outcomes, and make a real difference. If you’re motivated by complexity, energized by ownership, and ready to step into a role where procurement is a key lever for business success, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Head of Indirect Procurement, you’ll take the lead on global procurement within indirect spend categories. You’ll be responsible for building and driving category strategies, managing key supplier relationships, and leading a team of Category Managers / Specialists across sites. You will report to the Chief Procurement Officer.
“This role is an exciting opportunity to shape how we work with global indirect suppliers and ensure value across all areas of our operations. We are transforming procurement, and I’m looking for a strong team player who wants to be part of something meaningful.” – Guillermo Gimeno, Chief Procurement Officerz
Your new team
You’ll be part of our Global Procurement team, joining a dedicated procurement organization during an exciting period of transformation. As we strengthen our strategies and global processes, your role will be central to this evolution. You’ll work closely with colleagues in both Copenhagen and Budapest, helping to ensure our global approach is aligned, scalable, and value-driven. Please expect some travel activities to meet both your team, stakeholders and suppliers.
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. We are on a journey to strengthen our procurement function — and we’re looking for proactive, collaborative professionals who are eager to drive that change.
Your Role And Responsibilities
This is a rare opportunity to drive impact across Xellia’s indirect procurement landscape. You’ll be responsible for global sourcing strategy and execution across a wide range of categories, leading cross-functional collaboration and supplier engagement to ensure efficiency, compliance, and performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement global sourcing strategies across assigned indirect categories
- Lead contract negotiations and supplier relationship management
- Manage and mentor a global team of procurement professionals, ensuring alignment and performance
- Drive cost optimization and value creation across indirect spend
- Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to secure business alignment and category impact
- Monitor supply risk and market trends to inform proactive decision-making.
You likely bring
- A relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement within pharma or a related industry
- Experience in category management and strategic sourcing
- Solid stakeholder and supplier management skills
- Understanding of procurement systems and policy compliance (GxP knowledge is a plus)
- Fluency in English and the ability to work effectively across cultures and sites
Apply now
Please apply with your CV no later than June 15. We will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Chief Procurement Officer, Guillermo Gimeno, at [email protected] or +45 5096 5087.
Xellia Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company and a global leader in providing anti-infective treatments and other critical care therapies for serious and often life-threatening conditions. Xellia has an extensive history in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing anti-infective products, including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) as well as Finished Dosage Forms, where the majority are injectable drug products.
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Xellia has a global footprint with R&D, manufacturing and commercial operations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Xellia Pharmaceuticals is wholly owned by Novo Holdings A/S and employs a dedicated team of more than 1,200 people.
Further information about Xellia can be found at: www.xellia.com
Connect with us on LinkedIn
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