Einkäufer

• Establish and lead the new production facility with up to 80 employees
• Ensure adherence to production goals and quality standards
• Implement and optimize production processes and technologies
• Plan and control the budget for the facility
• Lead and develop the team, including training and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with other departments and external partners to ensure smooth operations
• Report to the executive management on progress, challenges, and successes of the facility

As Manager for Operations, you will step into a position with the responsibility of producing next-generation technology and solutions contributing to greater quality of life for end-users. You will be responsible for facility management, and you will be heading the entire Operations setup in Struer and be accountable for setting the direction as well as driving and further developing Operations in alignment with the overall strategy and targets.

As Manager for Operations, you will become a part of the Management Team. You will have three people in direct report who oversee each of their own area, i.e., Production, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Supply Chain. All three leaders who will be reporting to the Manager for Operations are independent functions but as Manager for Operations it will be your responsibility to ensure continuous improvement, facilitate organizational changes to support the business, take ownership of financial performance for Operations, and drive the business area for profitable growth while ensuring that client expectations are met, and agreements are delivered upon in relation to manufacturing of commercial, clinical medical devices.
 
As a leader, you will be responsible for promoting collaboration across the organization, contributing to good corporation, and developing best practises across the 26 global production sites meanwhile creating a healthy work environment. You will be responsible for ensuring a high level of communication with stakeholders, and it will be upon you to build and maintain customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Defining and implementing the operations strategy and leading towards it 
• Setting KPIs in alignment with the overall strategy and ensure weekly follow-ups at board meetings
• Internal stakeholder management (QA, sales, product development) and external stakeholder management (customers, suppliers, consultancies)
• Building and strengthening relationships with key customers
• Accountability for P&L for Operations with the objective of establishing a profitable production
• Responsibility for Global Innovation & Development, EU sign-off on product agreements for commercial manufacturing and late-stage projects (NPI), customer budgets as well as delivery timelines
• Driving and ensuring full GMP/GDP compliance in operations as well as monitoring and maintaining installations/facility to operate in compliance
• Responsibility for sourcing and approval of components from suppliers and delivery of products in compliance with requirements and forecast
• Design transfer and upscale
• Supporting sales and customer facing activities (capability presentations, new orders etc.)
• Responsibility for potential recall issues as legal manufacturer of certain products and accountability for resolving and reporting deviations
• Leading, developing and mentoring the management team in Operations and responsibility for project/manufacturing execution according to QMS
• Participation in GID-EU leadership meetings every second week

Xellia Pharmaceuticals is looking for a Global Category Manager for Indirects, MRO & CAPEX to take on a strategic leadership role in the Global Procurement & External Supply department. This position will oversee the MRO and CAPEX procurement activities across multiple manufacturing sites in Copenhagen, Budapest, and Oslo. You will lead a team of Category Specialists and coordinate sourcing activities globally, implementing cohesive category strategies to meet business objectives.

This is a high-impact role where you will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CAPEX procurement, particularly in relation to large-scale expansion projects, positioning yourself as a key partner within the global procurement team. You will drive strategic leadership through collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and senior management, ultimately helping shape procurement strategy for the future.

Your Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Procurement Leadership: Develop and implement procurement strategies in line with Xellia's global company strategy, collaborating with senior stakeholders to align business objectives with sourcing activities.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture while providing guidance and performance management.
• MRO & CAPEX Procurement: Oversee global and regional MRO & CAPEX procurement activities, including engineering services, OEM process equipment, construction, and CQV services.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Manage supplier KPIs, performance evaluations, disputes, supplier visits, and ensure a strong supplier network that meets Xellia’s goals.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Identify and mitigate risks, enforce compliance with Xellia’s Procurement Policy and process, and ensure adherence to GxP regulations.
• Savings & Efficiency Projects: Initiate and manage cost-saving and efficiency projects to optimize procurement processes and achieve financial objectives.
• Reporting: Monitor spend and savings, report on performance metrics and relevant activities, ensuring the achievement of KPIs.
• Supply Chain & OTIF (On Time In Full): Act as an escalation point to ensure CAPEX & MRO projects follow defined timelines, contributing to maintaining supplier OTIF in line with Xellia's target.

You will report directly to the Head of Procurement. The office location is in Copenhagen, but you should expect regular travel—approximately 4 to 5 days per month—for onsite visits to the manufacturing facility in Budapest, as well as occasional events, meetings, supplier visits, and training.