Category Manager, Facility Management

Are you looking for an opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions 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 people living with brain diseases.Your new role – why is this a great opportunity?As Category Manager for Facility Management, you will play a key role in shaping how Lundbeck manages and invests in our global workplaces and technical infrastructure.This is a unique opportunity to professionalize and mature Facility Management through strong category management discipline — ensuring our facilities, services, and energy management continuously support Lundbeck’s growth, sustainability ambitions, and employee experience.This is a highly collaborative role with end-to-end responsibility for the Facility Management category — covering real estate and workplace services, energy procurement, technical and maintenance consumables (MRO-type spend), and a wide range of facility services. Working closely with stakeholders across Facilities and HSE, Sustainability, and Finance, you will contribute to key decisions that support Lundbeck’s long-term operational and sustainability ambitions, as well as the overall employee experience.Your future teamYou will join Lundbeck’s Corporate Procurement team — a global function of 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.We foster a culture built on curiosity, adaptability, and accountability — encouraging our colleagues to challenge the status quo, learn continuously, and take ownership of their impact.What You Bring To The TeamAs Category Manager for Facility Management, you will:Develop and implement a strategic category approach for Facility Management — setting direction across workplace & real estate services, energy, technical consumables, and facility operationsBuild strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to ensure the category supports Lundbeck’s long-term operational and sustainability goalsEngage and develop strategic supplier partnerships that go beyond transactional sourcing — fostering collaboration, innovation, and shared accountability for outcomesEstablish governance, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks to strengthen transparency, compliance, and supplier performanceUse market insights and data to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost optimization, and continuous improvementDrive sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives as a core element of the category strategyChampion a mindset of curiosity, adaptability, and accountability — continuously seeking smarter, more agile ways of working and encouraging a culture of learning and ownershipHow Your Colleagues Would Describe YouWe seek the following qualifications in our future Category Manager:Experience in category management or strategic sourcing, ideally within Facility Management, Real Estate, Technical Services, or related operational categoriesProven ability to develop and execute category strategies that balance cost, quality, risk, and sustainabilityAble to navigate complex setups with a solution-oriented and structured mindset, taking accountability for your work and resultsCurious about how workplaces and services can evolve to support people and performance — always seeking smarter, more sustainable solutionsAdaptable and resilient, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic, global environmentSkilled at building trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external partnersComfortable negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships with a long-term perspectiveBring a global outlook and are used to working in cross-functional, international teamsCommunicate clearly and diplomatically — adapting your style to different audiencesOur 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.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!Upload your CV and include your motivation for applying. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.Applications must be received by 27th of November 2025.Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com, LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).#EveryBrainInTheGameThis job ad is intended for individuals seeking a career opportunity with Lundbeck. We engage with recruitment and search firms where needed on the basis of a written agreement, and we do not accept unsolicited requests of any kind. If you work as a recruitment consultant, you are kindly instructed to refrain from contacting Lundbeck or the hiring manager directly with suggested candidates. If you violate this policy, you do so at your own risk and for your own account, and Lundbeck will not assume any liability nor pay any associated fees resulting from such violation.