Strategic Buyer

VELUX Group; Hørsholm; Hybrid; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

VELUX Group is seeking a Strategic Buyer to drive sourcing and procurement initiatives from a global perspective. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms and lead category strategies across direct and indirect spend, while ensuring value creation and reliable supply.

Based in Hørsholm, Denmark, with flexibility to work in Warsaw, Hamburg or Budapest and periodic travel. The role emphasizes collaboration with Marketing, Engineering, Quality and Finance teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier management, sourcing and negotiations across direct and indirect categories.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective procurement strategies and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities within assigned area and contribute to category strategies.
• Drive cost-down initiatives and value-creation opportunities with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Lead supplier relationships, commercial agreements and performance management to ensure reliable supply.
• Implement new suppliers, materials and services with timely delivery and launches.
• Build and maintain a supplier portfolio aligned with global and regional standards.

Skills

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Sourcing & negotiations

RFx processes

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

## Strategic BuyerAnsøg: Hybrid: Ådalsvej 99 Hørsholm: Gazellenkamp 168 Hamburg (Residential): Andrássy út 9., Budapest: ul. Domaniewska 34a, Warszawa: Fuld tid: Slået op i dag: R1071075# **Strategic procurement with real business impact.** You will play an important role in ensuring the right materials and services are available at the right quality, cost and time.This position combines strategic procurement with hands-on supplier management, commercial negotiations and close collaboration with stakeholders across the business.You will have the opportunity to contribute to category strategies, identify new opportunities, drive cost-down initiatives and support the successful implementation of new suppliers, materials and services. This is across the Marketing, HR and Travel categories**Meet your new team**You will be part of a professional procurement organisation working closely with colleagues across the business and with suppliers around the world.The team works across both direct and indirect procurement and collaborates closely with functions including Marketing, Engineering, Quality, Project Management, Finance, Technical Management and local and regional business stakeholders.The procurement organisation is focused on creating value through strong supplier partnerships, effective category management, standardisation and continuous improvement. Collaboration and a clear understanding of business requirements are central to the way the team works.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build a broad internal and external network and become a trusted procurement partner to the business.You will be based in Hørsholm, Denmark or alternatively in Warsaw, Hamburg or Budapest and some travel can be expected.**What you will do**Your primary responsibility will be to manage sourcing and procurement activities within the assigned area, while contributing to the development and execution of category strategies.Other key responsibilities:* Drive sourcing and category initiatives in line with business requirements, including RFx processes, supplier selection and category strategy execution.* Identify and deliver cost-down and value-creation opportunities, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers.* Manage supplier relationships and commercial agreements, ensuring strong performance, competitive terms and reliable supply.* Lead the implementation of new suppliers, materials and services, ensuring successful and timely delivery of changes and launches.* Develop and maintain an effective supplier portfolio, supporting global and regional standardisation, process optimisation and business needs.* Build strong stakeholder relationships across functions, ensuring effective collaboration, clear communication and alignment between procurement and the wider business.The role will involve close collaboration with both direct and indirect procurement stakeholders. **Who we are looking for**The ideal candidate has a strong commercial mindset combined with the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation and with external suppliers.Relevant experience and capabilities include:* Supplier management, sourcing and negotiations, including RFx processes and commercial agreements.* Strong analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to identify sourcing opportunities, develop procurement solutions and deliver cost reductions and other measurable improvements.* The ability to understand business requirements and translate them into effective sourcing and procurement activities.* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across functions and organisational levels and build effective supplier relationships.* A structured and proactive approach to managing initiatives, priorities and projects from development through to implementation.* A successful Strategic Buyer combines strategic thinking with strong execution.The position requires someone who can understand the wider business context while maintaining focus on commercial results, supplier performance and operational delivery.**What the role offers**The Global Strategic Buyer will have the opportunity to make a direct contribution to procurement performance and business results. The position provides a broad interface across the organisation, exposure to strategic sourcing and supplier management, and the opportunity to influence how procurement supports the business.The role is suited to a procurement professional who is motivated by creating value, developing strong supplier relationships and finding better ways of working.The successful candidate will contribute to achieving procurement objectives, strengthening supplier partnerships and supporting the continued development of the procurement organisation.