Global Digital Category Lead

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L.; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hempel seeks a Global Category Manager, Digital to lead the strategy for the company’s digital procurement across the globe. You will own category management, sourcing and contract management, and build strong supplier relationships to deliver sustainable value.

You will collaborate with business areas worldwide and report to the Group Procurement Director for Indirect Spend, based in Lyngby, Denmark. The role requires coordinating with commercial, finance, and external suppliers to optimize the

Qualifications

• Experience in global category management for indirect spend.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into procurement strategy.
• Strong stakeholder management across cultures and regions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop category management strategy for Global Digital spend.
• Lead sourcing and contract management for Digital/IT-related activities.
• Plan, negotiate and contract marketing sourcing initiatives.
• Drive cost optimization and P&L focused initiatives across global suppliers.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Global category management

Influencing without authority

Change management

Stakeholder management

English communication

Job description

Hempel seeks a Global Category Manager, Digital to lead the strategy for the company’s digital procurement across the globe. You will own category management, sourcing and contract management, and build strong supplier relationships to deliver sustainable value.

You will collaborate with business areas worldwide and report to the Group Procurement Director for Indirect Spend, based in Lyngby, Denmark. The role requires coordinating with commercial, finance, and external suppliers to optimize the