Strategic Purchaser

BR

Strategic Purchaser

Denmark

Job Description

Join the Procurement Team within the Machine Control Division in Odense and work closely with the core of the business.

You will take on a central role in driving and strengthening our operations. Through strategic supplier relationships and well‑functioning supply chains, we create the foundation for our technological solutions. You will collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders and external partners in a complex and business‑critical part of the industry, where decisions have real impact and where you can truly leave your mark.

Your mission : Building strong supplier partnerships

As a Strategic Purchaser , you will be responsible for managing and developing supplier relationships at a strategic level to ensure an optimal supply chain, cost efficiency, and strong collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Your task is to ensure that Leica consistently delivers high‑quality products and supplies by managing and negotiating commercial relationships and maintaining and optimizing our supplier portfolio.

You will have a role with a broad interface, working closely across local and global functions - particularly with Quality, Planning, and our suppliers. You will be a key player in translating Leica’s needs into concrete solutions, while contributing to procurement initiatives and our journey toward becoming a fully integrated partner in the global procurement network.

Your key responsibilities include :

• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure risk management, availability, quality, and cost optimization
• Negotiating contracts, pricing, delivery performance, and total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Maintaining supplier, product, and master data in SAP in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Conducting ongoing evaluations and regular supplier reviews (BRM) to ensure compliance with commercial and regulatory standards
• Managing supplier deviations together with relevant stakeholders
• Providing escalation support to planning and procurement to identify alternative material sources
• Selecting, evaluating, and approving new suppliers in collaboration with Quality and in line with global procurement guidelines
• Leading procurement activities within cost savings and lifecycle management projects
• Implementing upcoming requirements across the supplier portfolio to ensure continuous compliance with import, export, and quality regulations (nationally and internationally)
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and supplier management programs

Your success journey : What you will achieve in your first year

Within your first year, it is important that you :

About the team : The foundation of our supply chain

You will be part of our Procurement team, which plays a central role in the organization by ensuring an efficient supply chain in a dynamic industry. We take our responsibility seriously and pride ourselves on high professional standards, while also being bold, creative, and willing to think outside the box to find new solutions.

No two days are the same - and neither are we. Our diversity within the team makes the work both dynamic and rewarding.

The team currently consists of three Strategic Purchasers, two Purchasing Assistants, one Project Assistant, and a Team Lead. Together, we are responsible for the division’s supplier portfolio, and we are now looking for you to contribute to its continued maintenance and optimization.

Tasks are primarily handled independently, while solutions are developed collaboratively. Our team culture is characterized by open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback, with strong camaraderie, continuous learning, and mutual support.

We value being together at the office - not only for daily collaboration, but also for the social community that is an important part of our culture. At the same time, we offer flexibility with the possibility of up to two remote working days per week.

Four great reasons to join the team :

Your background and experience

You bring experience in strategic procurement and long term supplier management and understand how it creates business value.

We expect you to hold a relevant educational background within procurement or supply chain, preferably combined with experience from a manufacturing environment involving electronics or mechanical components.

In addition, you have :

Your development : A field full of opportunities

At Leica Geosystems Machine Control , you will work in a technological environment where procurement is a key part of the value chain. The more you learn and engage, the greater influence you will have on our global supply strategy.

We encourage you to take ownership and contribute ideas that create value in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

You will be part of an international organization with access to a strong development setup, including 1 : 1 sparring, LinkedIn Learning, courses, and certifications that strengthen both your strategic and technical procurement skills.

Interested?

Do you want to help optimize the financial infrastructure and become a key player in a team where collaboration and learning go hand in hand? We look forward to hearing from you.

For questions about the position, please contact :

Daniel Jaworski

Team Lead, Procurement

Email :

Phone : +45 21 45 58 46

Katja Sørensen

People Partner, Denmark

Email :

Welcome to Leica Geosystems

Leica Geosystems’ Machine Control Division is headquartered in Odense and is part of a global organization with employees worldwide. Here, you will find an exciting position close to the product, with significant influence and close collaboration with international colleagues.

We believe in a work environment defined by humor, engagement, and development opportunities. We develop advanced GPS and automation solutions for construction machinery and create software and cloud platforms that help the construction industry work more precisely and efficiently.

At Leica Geosystems, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, age, or cultural background.

Additional information

Job Family

Logistics / Purchasing

Employment Type

Professional

City

Odense

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