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 image 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
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