Global Category Manager, CAPEX & Engineering Services

Bavarian Nordic Berna GmbH

Oberriedstrasse 68, 3174 SwitzerlandFestanstellungVeröffentlicht 25.6.2026

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At Bavarian Nordic, we are committed to saving and improving lives by unlocking the power of the immune system. As Global Category Manager for CAPEX & Engineering Services (f/m/d), you will partner with global and site engineering stakeholders to define and execute the end-to-end category strategy for capital investments and engineering services across the network, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and risk-controlled delivery of CAPEX projects and services.

Aufgaben

Develop and maintain category strategies and plans for CAPEX & Engineering Services, identifying opportunities to drive value through cost optimization, risk mitigation, safety, innovation, and improved capital project execution
Own end-to-end category management responsibilities, ensuring effective governance, execution, and performance
Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify savings opportunities, process efficiencies, and performance improvements
Design and implement innovative sourcing and contracting solutions that deliver measurable cost savings and operational improvements
Manage strategic supplier relationships, resolving key issues and ensuring high performance in delivery, quality, and compliance
Lead contractual and commercial governance with suppliers to support strategic priorities and ensure value protection over the lifecycle of agreements
Support procurement transformation and change initiatives to improve category performance and business outcomes
Maintain deep expertise in global CAPEX and engineering services markets, including supplier landscape, cost drivers, and innovation trends
Build and manage a strong global supplier base, foster collaboration with key stakeholders, and leverage deep market expertise to translate insights into measurable outcomes
Drive value through supplier strategy, contracting, and complex negotiations

Profil

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred
Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS) preferred
7+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles with CAPEX or Engineering services category or project responsibility
Proven experience managing procurement for large-scale CAPEX and engineering projects, including delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives and measurable business value

Rahmenbedingungen

Hybrid position
Location: Kvistgaard, Denmark or Bern, Switzerland
Travel to other Bavarian Nordic locations as needed 15-20%
Reports to the Head of Global Procurement
Please submit your CV as soon as possible; interviews are ongoing
A cover letter is not required
Longer recruitment timeline possible due to summer holidays
Headhunters or recruitment agencies are kindly requested to refrain from contacting

Benefits

Opportunity to directly shape and enable large-scale capital investment projects that support company growth and operational capability
Key role in driving value creation, risk management, and execution excellence across global CAPEX and engineering spend
Mandate to influence global procurement practices and strengthen category management standards
Equal Opportunity Employer

Global Category Manager, CAPEX & Engineering Services

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