Senior Procurement Project Manager

Shape the strategic foundation behind world‑leading hearing technologies
Demant is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Project Manager to drive supplier readiness and procurement excellence across complex, global product development programs.

In this high‑exposure role, you will work at the intersection of product innovation, global supply chain strategy, and senior management decision‑making - ensuring that every launch is built on a robust, scalable, and future‑ready supply base.

About Demant

Demant develops advanced hearing solutions that make a profound impact on millions of people worldwide. As part of Global Procurement, you will contribute directly to our ability to deliver innovative technologies with precision, reliability, and operational excellence.

Our procurement function plays a central role in aligning R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management - ensuring that strategic supplier capabilities match future product ambitions. This is where your expertise becomes critical.

Strategic Ownership of Supplier Readiness

As Senior Procurement Project Manager, you will assume end‑to‑end responsibility for supplier preparation and procurement strategy execution throughout new product launches. You will act as the procurement authority in product programs and R&D initiatives - securing alignment between category strategies, technology roadmaps, and commercial outcomes.

Approx. 5–15 annual travel days to global suppliers and sites should be expected.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Be a trusted partner to senior stakeholders and ensure seamless collaboration across functions.


• Lead procurement activities within global product development programs.


• Drive supplier readiness across cost, capacity, capability, and delivery objectives.


• Establish and manage procurement project plans, risks, milestones, and governance.


• Align with Strategic Procurement on category strategies and long‑term technology direction.


• Ensure component maturity and availability through Project Purchasing collaboration.


• Lead cross‑functional resolution of supply‑related risks and program challenges.


• Drive early supplier engagement to strengthen design and manufacturability.


• Promote strong, structured cooperation across R&D, Tooling, Quality, Planning, and Program Management.

A Critical Integrator Across the Organization

You will operate as a strategic connector between:

• R&D: Driving early engagement, evaluating design and cost implications, and aligning component strategies.


• Program Management: Supporting program governance, cost target definition, supply chain risks and milestone alignment.


• Strategic Procurement: Executing sourcing strategies, securing technological advancement, and enabling supply chain resilience.


• Project Purchasing & Planning: Ensuring robust ramp‑up, supply continuity, and operational readiness.


• Quality: Driving supplier qualification and compliance aligned with regulatory expectations.

Moreover, we expect the ideal candidate to excel in:

• Senior Stakeholder Management: Skilled in influencing senior management and driving alignment on cost, supply, and readiness topics.


• Advanced Project Management Skillset: Ability to integrate procurement priorities into product programs and technical development tracks anchored in well-defined project models.


• Procurement and Sourcing Know-how: Deep understanding of cost drivers, BOM structures, capacity constraints and act as procurement’s primary contributor to product profitability and supply‑risk mitigation.

This expanded skillset reflects the expectations of a senior role that not only executes but defines, drives, and elevates procurement’s impact across the value chain.

What We Offer

You will join the Global Procurement Excellence team - an agile, ambitious, and highly collaborative unit led by Jakob J. Fischer Rosenvinge.

The team is characterized by professionalism, accountability, and a constructive working environment where strong performance and collegiality go hand‑in‑hand.

In addition, you will gain:

• Strategic visibility and influence across multiple business functions.


• True end-to-end exposure to new product launches from early concepting to launch and closure of product programmes.


• A central role in shaping procurement execution for future product platforms.


• A culture that values autonomy, accountability, and open dialogue.


• Access to comprehensive development and training opportunities.

Onsite benefits include:

• Daily breakfast and a high‑quality canteen.


• Free fitness center with towels and shower amenities.


• Social clubs and community activities.

Your Profile

It is important for this position, that you can start onsite, full time from day one at our office in Smørum.

Professional Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement or project management - preferably in medical devices, electronics, or other regulated industries.


• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial Management, or similar.


• Strong experience collaborating across complex, cross‑functional, international environments.


• Solid understanding of product development, supplier qualification, sourcing strategies, and risk management.


• Experienced stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills.


• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Personal Attributes:

• Structured and strategic with strong execution capability.


• Business‑driven and motivated by delivering measurable outcomes.


• Proactive, solution‑oriented, and comfortable managing complexity.


• Strong collaborative mindset combined with professional presence.


• Ability to ensure trust in the relation with key stakeholders.

Please send your CV and motivation in English

If you are motivated for continuous learning and skills development, then hurry apply for this position. 

The deadline is the 7th of June 2026.

We expect to hold:

1st interviews on the 11th and 12th of June

2nd interviews on the 17th, 18th and 19th of June.

If you have any questions, contact Jakob J. Fischer Rosenvinge, Manager, Global Procurement Excellence at [email protected]. 

Please note we only accept applications via our recruitment systems, and we do not accept applications from external recruiters.  

We look forward to hearing from you!

At Demant we value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from alle qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.  #LI-HYBRID #LI-BS1