(Associate) Category Manager for CAPEX

(Associate) Category Manager for CAPEX 

Are you looking for an opportunity to drive procurement execution in a company with a clear purpose? At Lundbeck, our Procurement organization plays a critical role in delivering value across the full value chain—from early research to the commercialization of our products—helping us improve the lives of millions of patients living with brain diseases.

Your new role

As (Associate) Category Manager for CAPEX, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient and compliant execution of procurement activities supporting Lundbeck’s global investment projects.

Working closely with the CAPEX Category Manager, you will drive sourcing events, manage contracting processes, and ensure procurement activities are executed in line with category strategies and buying guidelines.

This is a great opportunity to develop your procurement capabilities within a global and project-driven environment, contributing directly to the successful delivery of CAPEX projects and strengthening procurement excellence across the organization.

Your future team

The Corporate Procurement team is a global function comprising over 60 ambitious and passionate colleagues located in Copenhagen, Krakow, and Chicago. Together, we secure a professional and efficient source-to-pay process across the full Lundbeck value chain. Leveraging our integrated Category Management processes, we deliver value through a structured approach to strategy & planning, project execution, and stakeholder & supplier management. We foster a culture built on curiosity, adaptability, and accountability, encouraging colleagues to challenge the status quo, stay open to learning, and take ownership for creating value together.

The position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

What you bring to the team

As (Associate) Category Manager for CAPEX, you will:

• Drive and execute sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ), ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery
• Prepare sourcing materials, coordinate supplier interactions, and lead bid evaluation processes
• Manage and support contract development and execution in collaboration with Legal and internal stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes, and buying guidelines across sourcing activities
• Support CAPEX Category Manager in implementing category strategies through effective execution of sourcing and contracting activities
• Maintain sourcing documentation, audit trails, and system updates to ensure transparency and compliance
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align on requirements, timelines, and deliverables
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing processes, templates, and tools

Our promise to you

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.

Annual base salary range: 687 000 – 944 900 DKK gross.
At Lundbeck, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. Please note that the final base salary within the stated range will be based on relevant qualifications, skills, competencies, and level of proficiency as well as internal pay equity.

Apply now

Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!

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Applications must be received by 31.05.2026.

Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com, LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).

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