Global Category Manager - Strategic Procurement

Polytech

Bramming

Hybrid

DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Polytech seeks a procurement leader to drive global category strategies across engineering, operations, R&D, quality and finance. You will collaborate with stakeholders worldwide and support the Digital Procurement area to optimize total cost and ensure supply continuity.

You will help build a category-management culture in a hybrid setup, headquartered in Bramming with occasional visits to Herning. This role reports to the Head of Global Procurement and promotes sustainability and value

Qualifications

Documented experience leading strategic procurement initiatives in a complex, cross-functional environment.
Background from a manufacturing setting with direct raw-material sourcing.
Experience with procurement tools and ERP systems (D365, SAP, Ariba).
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Procurement, Supply Chain or related field.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of global category strategies based on business needs, stakeholders, and market dynamics.
Collaborate with Digital Procurement and shape category strategies in underdeveloped areas.
Coordinate with engineering, operations, R&D, quality and finance to align procurement with business goals.
Foster category-management culture through knowledge sharing and stakeholder engagement.
Represent Procurement in projects and support sales with material cost inputs for offers.
Drive supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting per category strategies.
Conduct spends analyses, supplier performance reviews, and risk assessments.
Establish long-term supplier relationships delivering value, sustainability and performance.
Monitor category KPIs and communicate cost savings.