Strategic Director, Indirect Materials Procurement

Danish Crown A/S; Denmark; Remote; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Danish Crown A/S in Randers, Denmark, seeks a Director of Strategic Procurement for Indirect Materials to lead a global transformation and drive value across Europe. You will set category strategies, coach Category Managers and Specialists, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver cost improvements and supplier excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, talent development, and rigorous KPI delivery, while upholding the company’s leadership principles and cross-border collaboration, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of strategic procurement experience.
• Deep category expertise in Indirect Materials: MRO, facility services, IT procurement, CAPEX, and professional services.
• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset with ability to translate market insights into actionable plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• People-first mindset with a passion for coaching and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Category Managers and Specialists within Indirect Materials.
• Set and execute the strategic direction for your category in alignment with Danish Crown’s procurement strategy.
• Manage the full category spend and deliver on ambitious KPIs related to cost efficiency, supplier performance, and innovation.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment and impact.
• Identify and develop talent within your team, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability.
• Actively contribute to the Sourcing & Category Management leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic procurement

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Danish Crown A/S in Randers, Denmark, seeks a Director of Strategic Procurement for Indirect Materials to lead a global transformation and drive value across Europe. You will set category strategies, coach Category Managers and Specialists, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver cost improvements and supplier excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, talent development, and rigorous KPI delivery, while upholding the company’s leadership principles and cross-border collaboration, with