Strategic IT Category Lead, Digital Solutions

2 weeks ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Lundbeck AS, H Full time
Strategic IT Category Lead, Digital Solutions

Lundbeck A/S, H is driven by its purpose of advancing brain health and transforming lives. Our team strives to make a real difference to patients by developing new and improved treatments that have a significant impact on people living with brain disorders.

We are seeking an exceptional individual with the right mix of project management skills, expertise in digital solutions and complex IT environments, and a passion for working with sourcing and procurement. If you can thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage various sourcing projects related to our global IT setup, perform active stakeholder management, and develop category strategies globally – this job opportunity will be your chance to make a meaningful contribution.

About Your New Role

We offer the successful candidate an exciting job opportunity within our Indirect Procurement team. As a Strategic IT Category Lead, you will work across a range of sourcing and contracting activities across our global IT setup, both directly related to our Global IT organization and across the Lundbeck line of business, supported by your category team members.

About Your Future Team

CORPORATE PROCUREMENT IS A GLOBAL FUNCTION CONSISTING OF OVER 40 AMBITIOUS AND PASSIONATE COLLEAGUES LOCATED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. TOGETHER WE SECURE A PROFESSIONAL AND EFFICIENT SOURCE-TO-PAY PROCESS ACROSS THE FULL LUNDBECK VALUE CHAIN. WE TAKE OFF FROM OUR HIGHLY INTEGRATED CATEGORY MANAGEMENT PROCESSES AND DELIVER VALUE THROUGH OUR STRUCTURED APPROACH TO STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT, CATEGORY PLANNING, SOURCING PROJECT EXECUTION AS WELL AS STAKEHOLDER- AND SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive category strategy development, planning, and execution in close collaboration with the category team related to the sourcing activities within our Digital Solutions subcategories, globally across Lundbeck.
  • Manage sourcing projects and processes, including running RFPs, negotiating contracts in close alignment with Lundbeck's line of business and management – all based on category management methodology.
  • Participate in lifecycle management of the relevant contract portfolio and strategic vendor relations, ensuring continued commercial and legal governance and value generation.
  • Take part in close collaboration with internal key stakeholders to secure project and strategy alignment.
  • Ensure quality, timelines, overall compliance, intellectual property, liability requirements, and overall Lundbeck long-term interests across the contract portfolio.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

  • Project management skills demonstrated through a minimum of 3 years' experience managing projects either in or related to IT or digital solutions in a global organization.
  • A profound understanding of the overall IT portfolio of a global company.
  • Business partnering skills, ability to influence, and an empathetic mindset.
  • An interest in building or further developing procurement skills (project management, negotiations, legal understanding, data analysis, and category management).
  • A Master's Degree from a University or Business School relevant to the position.
  • Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with a high drive.
  • English fluency, verbally and written.

About Us

Lundbeck A/S, H 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 employee well-being.



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