Procurement Category Manager
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement
In short
Arla is seeking an ambitious Procurement Category Manager for the Capex category of filling equipment, based in Aarhus, Duesseldorf, or Bremen. This global role involves defining and executing category strategies, managing strategic supplier relationships, and leading complex sourcing projects, including tendering, negotiation, and contracting, to ensure cost competitiveness and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Take global ownership of the Capex category of filling equipment.
- Define, execute, and mature category strategies.
- Manage strategic supplier relations and ensure a compliant and competitive supplier portfolio.
- Lead sourcing for key Capex projects, engaging with Project Managers for supplier selection.
- Define tender packages, create sourcing plans, select and onboard suppliers.
- Manage tenders, negotiations, and finalization of contracts.
- Establish framework agreements with relevant suppliers.
- Develop and lead strong supplier relationships, conducting annual SRM plans.
- Conduct supplier and site visits to maintain knowledge.
Requirements
- Master's degree.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role from a global organization.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
- Profound understanding of complex negotiations and Capex contracts.
- At least 5 years of extensive experience in strategic sourcing related to Capex/production equipment.
- Profound experience as sourcing lead of complex tender projects and negotiations.
- Experienced Category Management, including setting and driving category strategy and establishing a compliant supplier portfolio.
- Good technical understanding of Capex/production equipment and the supplier base.
- Excellent fluency in spoken and written English.
Desired Qualifications
- Innate project management mindset.
- Thoughtful communication and flexible project management.
- Specific knowledge from the food and beverage industry is a considerable advantage.
- Courage and exceptional stakeholder management skills to negotiate effectively and rally individuals.
- Genuine interest in the business field and proactive research of the global supply market.
- Thrive in a dynamic, international work environment with evolving objectives and priorities.
Benefits
- Join a high-performing team with a great culture and spirit.
- Opportunity to develop your skills and make a real impact.
- Commitment to professional growth and promoting from within.
- Positive and collaborative culture.
- Part of a market leader producing nutritious, household-favorite brands sustainably.
Skills
Capexnegotiationstakeholder managementEnglish
#Procurement#Category Management#Capex#Sourcing#Negotiation#Supplier Relations
About Arla
We are more than 23,000 colleagues across 39 countries and 7,624 dairy farmer-owners in Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. We aim to create the future of dairy, to bring healthy and sustainable dairy products to people across the world, and to lead the transition towards sustainable dairy farming and production. We work continuously on the farms, at the dairies, and in our administration to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact. We are committed to champion good food habits and inspire a healthy life. We collaborate with NGOs and…
Company
ArlaJob Posted
3 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Aarhus, Denmark
Duesseldorf, Germany
Bremen, Germany
Qualification
Master
Applicants
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