{"id":3613225,"url":"https://alion.io/job/mydefence-procurement-supply-operational-manager","title":"Procurement & Supply Operational Manager","company":{"id":2277447,"name":"MyDefence","domain":"mydefence.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/mydefence-com","size_band":"1-10","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"HR-Manager","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Nørresundby, Denmark"],"countries":["DK"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-02T12:54:11Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-02","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T15:10:54Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":8,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":8},"description":"Do you enjoy developing people, improving processes and making operations run more effectively? Are you motivated by the opportunity to build a procurement function that can grow with the business?\nMyDefence is entering a new phase of growth, placing greater demands on our operational processes, supplier performance and ability to ensure a stable supply of materials. As our organisation develops, we need a procurement function that can support increasing complexity while maintaining reliability, efficiency and strong collaboration across the business.\nThat is why we are looking for a Procurement & Supply Operations Manager who can lead and develop our operational procurement team, strengthen day-to-day performance and help build the processes and capabilities needed for continued growth.\nThe position is based on-site in Nørresundby, Denmark, within Procurement in Operations, and reports to the Director, Global Strategic Procurement. The role involves approximately 10-20 travel days per year.\nWhat you will do\nYou will lead our operational procurement function, ensuring reliable material availability, strong supplier performance and effective collaboration across the organisation. An important part of your role will be developing the team, improving processes and turning strategic procurement priorities into consistent operational execution.\nLead operational procurement and supply performance\nLead and develop the operational procurement function, ensuring clear responsibilities, priorities and ownership within the team.\nEnsure stable material availability and supplier delivery performance, with a strong focus on on-time delivery and supply continuity.\nCoordinate priorities and resolve escalations in close collaboration with Planning, Production, NPI and Strategic Procurement.\nDevelop people and build team capabilities\nCoach and develop operational buyers, strengthening their skills, confidence and ability to take ownership.\nCreate an environment where team members make informed decisions, share knowledge and take responsibility for suppliers and processes.\nBuild a capable and resilient team that can grow with the business while maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.\nImprove processes, systems and performance\nDrive continuous improvement of procurement processes and workflows to support efficient and scalable operations.\nStrengthen procurement master data, ERP and MRP processes, and performance reporting to support reliable decision-making.\nIdentify opportunities for standardisation, automation and digital tools, including emerging technologies such as AI, to reduce manual work and improve efficiency.\nStrengthen supplier performance and procurement development\nMonitor supplier performance across delivery, quality, responsiveness and commercial performance, ensuring structured follow-up and improvements.\nSupport the implementation of sourcing decisions and supplier strategies in close collaboration with Global Strategic Procurement.\nHelp expand Procurement's involvement in selected indirect spend areas, strengthening supplier governance, commercial support and spend transparency.\nWho we are looking for\nYou have a solid background in procurement, supply chain, planning or operations and understand what it takes to ensure reliable performance in a growing organisation. You combine operational understanding with the ability to lead people, improve processes and create structure in an environment where priorities can change.\nWe imagine that you bring:\nRelevant experience within procurement, supply chain, planning or operations.\nExperience leading teams, coaching employees and developing their capabilities.\nExperience driving process improvements and organisational development.\nA strong understanding of operational procurement processes and supplier management.\nCommercial understanding and negotiation skills.\nA strong understanding of ERP systems and how reliable data supports operational performance.\nFluency in Danish and strong English communication skills, including the ability to conduct negotiations.\nExperience from manufacturing, industrial environments or supply chain organisations would be an advantage.\nWho you are\nYou are a structured and pragmatic leader who enjoys creating clarity, developing people and turning improvement opportunities into practical results. You understand the importance of balancing daily operational demands with the longer-term development of the team and its ways of working.\nWe see you as someone who:\nTakes ownership, sets clear priorities and follows through on decisions.\nBuilds trust and develops people through coaching, delegation and accountability.\nCommunicates clearly and builds strong relationships across functions and professional disciplines.\nStays focused and solution-oriented when priorities change or operational challenges arise.\nLooks for opportunities to simplify processes, improve collaboration and create sustainable ways of working.\nIs motivated by building a capable team and an operational procurement function that can grow with the business.\nWhat you get\nYou will have the opportunity to lead and develop an operational procurement function at a time when MyDefence is growing and strengthening its operational capabilities. The role gives you the opportunity to make a tangible difference - not only through improved supply performance, but also by developing the people, processes and ways of working that will support our continued growth.\nYou will work closely with Global Strategic Procurement and colleagues across Planning, Production, NPI, Quality, Engineering, Finance and Logistics. This gives you broad exposure across the organisation and the opportunity to influence how procurement supports the business.\nAs MyDefence continues to develop, the scope of Procurement will also evolve. You will have the opportunity to help shape that development, including new processes, digital solutions and a broader contribution to supplier governance and selected indirect procurement activities.\nWhat we stand for\nAt MyDefence, we live by a shared set of values that guide us - both in how we do business and in our everyday interactions as colleagues. These values are our compass, ensuring that we move toward the same goal with courage, execution, and care.\nWe Dare (Courage)\nWe challenge the status quo, embrace new ideas, and have the courage to make decisions that move us forward.\nWe Do (Execution)\nWe take ownership, deliver on our commitments, and turn ideas into action.\nWe Care (I Am Your Wing(wo)man)\nWe support one another, succeed as a team, and build strong relationships based on trust and respect.\nHow to apply\nDoes the opportunity to develop people, strengthen operational performance and help shape the future of procurement at MyDefence sound like the right next step for you? We would like to hear from you.\nQuestions? If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to reach out Lasse Granholm, Director, Global Strategic Procurement, who will be happy to provide further details about the position. You can find the email address under “Contact”.\nSubmit your application and CV as soon as possible. We review applications on a rolling basis and may close the position once we have found the right candidate. Please note that we use an online recruitment system, and only applications submitted electronically will be considered.\nAs part of your employment with MyDefence, you must be able to obtain the security clearance required for the role. You will also be required to undergo a background check tailored to your role and the level of access granted, both digital and physical. 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