Strategic Purchaser

JBT Marel Corporation; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

International collaboration

Job summary

JBT Marel Corporation in Aarhus is seeking a Strategic Purchaser to enhance procurement strategies and supplier management. The role emphasizes collaboration within a dynamic international environment and requires strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Ideal candidates will possess 3–5 years of strategic procurement experience, particularly with electrical components, and must be fluent in Danish and English. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and impactful growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in strategic procurement within manufacturing.
• Experience with electrical components and should-cost analysis.
• Proven ability to implement cost-reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage category strategies and supplier agreements for electrical components.
• Conduct market analysis and support production with procurement knowledge.
• Build collaborative relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic procurement experience

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Fluent in Danish and English

Tools

Excel

SAP ECC

PLM

Job description

## Strategic PurchaserApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: DK - Aarhus: DK - Aarhustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 22656**Strategic Purchaser**Do you thrive in a strategic procurement role where commercial mindset, supplier collaboration, and business impact go hand in hand? Are you motivated by driving improvements and building strong supplier relationships in an international manufacturing environment? Then you could be our new **Strategic Purchaser** at JBT Marel in Aarhus.**A key role in our procurement team**As Strategic Purchaser, you will play an important role in supporting JBT Marel’s growth journey by managing selected component categories for our Aarhus production.You will join a strong and collaborative procurement team and work closely with colleagues across Procurement, Production, Planning, Engineering, and Supply Chain. The role combines strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic international environment.**Your primary responsibilities*** Category management incl. developing and executing procurement and supplier strategies -mainly for electrical components* Contract negotiations and pricing agreements* Supplier performance management and supplier consolidation* Market analysis, benchmarking, and risk assessment* Supporting development projects and production with procurement expertise* Driving continuous improvements across procurement processes and data* Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders* Supporting supply chain readiness for future growth ambitions* Proactively monitor component lifecycle and availability**Who we are looking for**We imagine you:* Have 3–5 years of experience within strategic procurement, preferably in manufacturing and with electrical components* Are commercially strong and confident in negotiations* Strong understanding of electronic components* Work analytically, proactively, and independently* Demonstrates a proactive, forward-looking mindset, and act according to this.* Thrive in a dynamic and international environment* See challenges or unforeseen issues as opportunities, and a positive approach to resolving them efficiently* Build strong relationships and collaborate across functions* Are comfortable navigating complexity and shifting priorities* Are disciplined and persistent, with a strong ability and flexibility to meet deadlines.* Proven ability to identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives, including experience with should-cost analysis and pricing models* Have strong Excel skills; SAP ECC and PLM experience are an advantage* Are fluent in Danish and English, written and spoken* Contribute positively to a work environment characterized by trust, good humor, openness, and a solution‐oriented mindset with a strong focus on quality and collaboration.Experience with technical specifications or electrical components is considered a significant advantage.**What we offer**At JBT Marel, you will join a collaborative and ambitious environment with skilled colleagues, strong development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact on our procurement and supply chain performance.We offer:* A strategic role with broad business exposure* International collaboration across the JBT Marel Group* Professional and personal development opportunities* A culture built on trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement **Interested?**Please send your CV and application via **marel.com/en/careers/jobs** -We look forward to hearing from you.