Senior Category Manager, Onboard & Travel Retail

Kommunikationsforum; København; Hybrid; DKK 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

DFDS is seeking a (Senior) Category Manager to drive category strategies within Onboard and Travel Retail in Group Procurement. You will lead complex negotiations, shape supplier relationships, and create sustainable value across a broad ferry and logistics network.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to translate priorities into sourcing strategies and guide cross-functional teams through tender processes, aiming for measurable commercial impact and enhanced customer experience.

Qualifications

• Min. 5+ years of relevant procurement experience.
• Experience with Food & Beverage is advantageous but not required.
• Strong business acumen and ability to prioritize high-impact requests.
• Academic degree in business, supply chain management or business administration.
• Deep knowledge of running and executing end-to-end tender processes.
• Familiarity with procurement tools, negotiation tactics and processes.
• Project management skills and ability to lead projects and teams.
• Ability to create data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategy aligned with business stakeholders.
• Lead sourcing projects, negotiations, and contract management.
• Identify and develop high-potential areas for involvement.
• Maintain relationships with senior DFDS stakeholders across the group.
• Engage independently with stakeholders as a professional integrated partner.
• Drive analytical insights for recommendations and decisions.
• Facilitate cross-functional negotiations and finalise supplier agreements.
• Drive SRM with strategic suppliers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Procurement tools

Education

Academic degree in business / supply chain management / business administration

Tools

Tender process management tools

Job description

DFDS is seeking a (Senior) Category Manager to drive category strategies within Onboard and Travel Retail in Group Procurement. You will lead complex negotiations, shape supplier relationships, and create sustainable value across a broad ferry and logistics network.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to translate priorities into sourcing strategies and guide cross-functional teams through tender processes, aiming for measurable commercial impact and enhanced customer experience.