Director of Global Project Sourcing

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In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

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Join us as our new Head of Global Capex Project Sourcing

We are looking for a strategic leader to head our Global Capex Project Sourcing function. You will lead a global organization supporting large-scale Capex projects and ensure that engineering services, equipment, and installations are sourced efficiently, compliantly, and at competitive global cost.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering & Facility Services, you will lead around 20 professionals across Europe, China, India, and the Americas and be responsible for a Capex portfolio of approximately €650 million per year.

Welcome to Engineering & Facility Services

You will join a global organization that plays a critical role in delivering Novonesis’ Capex projects worldwide. Close collaboration across Engineering, Project Groups, and Procurement is key to our success.

In this role, you’ll make an impact by:

• Leading and developing a high-performing global project sourcing organization
• Defining and implementing global sourcing processes, standards, and contract frameworks
• Driving close collaboration with Engineering, Capex Project Groups, Production, and Procurement
• Ensuring optimal sourcing decisions balancing quality, timing, cost, and total cost of ownership
• Establishing Sourcing Strategies contributing to faster and more efficient Capex project execution.

To succeed, you must hold:

• A degree in Engineering, Economics, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience leading global teams in complex project environments
• Strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and financial understanding
• Solid experience supporting large-scale Capex projects
• Excellent communication skills and full professional proficiency in English

Location: Preferably Copenhagen or another Novonesis production site worldwide

Application deadline: 15th February 2026

Contact details: Søren Carlsen, Vice President, Engineering & Facility, scln@novonesis.com

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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