Workplace Partner Concept Specialist

Danish Crown A/S; Randers; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Danish Crown A/S in Randers seeks an experienced procurement leader to develop and implement the Workplace Partner Concept across WE&RE, turning local supplier arrangements into strategic partnerships. You will drive sourcing strategies, supplier governance and cost optimization while building scalable service delivery models and KPI frameworks that improve quality, transparency and value.

This role requires cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Finance and regional stakeholders and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher.
• Significant procurement and sourcing experience in a global/matrix environment.
• Experience with supplier governance and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Experience operating in a global matrix environment.
• Bachelor degree or higher.
• 3-5 years in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, facilities management, or real estate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Workplace Partner Concept across WE&RE.
• Define business requirements, service standards, quality expectations and supplier selection activities.
• Drive supplier consolidation to reduce complexity and increase leverage with strategic partners.
• Partner with Group Procurement to develop global and regional sourcing strategies.
• Support procurement through tender processes, supplier evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Establish supplier governance frameworks, KPIs and performance management processes.
• Identify and realise cost optimisation opportunities across workplace services and related categories.
• Assess supplier risks and mitigate accordingly.
• Facilitate collaboration between Procurement, Finance, business units and regional stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration between Procurement, Finance, and regional stakeholders.
• Promote supplier-led innovation and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate enterprise-wide thinking and align supplier strategies to long-term priorities.
• Act as trusted advisor on sourcing and partnership strategy.
• Influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Champion governance, accountability and transparency.
• Foster continuous improvement and sustainable value creation.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Ready to make an impact in a global organization? Join Danish Crown and help build a strategic supplier ecosystem that enhances service quality, drives efficiency, and creates sustainable business value across Workplace Experience & Real Estate.

Purpose of Role:

Lead the development and implementation of the Workplace Partner Concept, transforming fragmented local supplier arrangements into strategic global and regional partnerships across Workplace Experience & Real Estate (WE&RE).

Drive sourcing strategies, supplier governance, and commercial optimization initiatives that support scalable service delivery models, reduce organizational complexity, strengthen supplier performance, and create sustainable business value.

The role enables WE&RE to improve service quality, increase operational efficiency, and realise cost optimisation through a standardised and strategically managed supplier ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and continuous evolution of the Workplace Partner Concept, creating scalable supplier delivery models that support organisational growth and operational excellence.
• Define business requirements, service standards, quality expectations, and desired outcomes for sourcing, tendering, and supplier selection activities.
• Drive supplier consolidation initiatives that reduce complexity, improve governance, and increase leverage with strategic partners.
• Partner with Group Procurement to develop and maintain global and regional workplace sourcing strategies across WE&RE categories aligned to business objectives and operating model requirements.
• Support Procurement throughout tender processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations by providing category expertise and business requirements.
• Establish supplier governance frameworks, performance standards, and KPI structures that improve transparency and accountability.
• Drive supplier performance management processes that improve service quality, consistency, innovation and value delivery.
• Identify, prioritise and realise cost optimisation opportunities across workplace services, facilities management, security, outsourced services and associated purchased goods.
• Assess supplier‑related operational, commercial and continuity risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Analyse supplier portfolios, spending patterns and performance trends to support strategic decision‑making and value realisation.
• Facilitate collaboration between Procurement, Finance, business units and regional stakeholders.
• Promote supplier‑led innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Global and regional sourcing strategies across WE&RE categories.
• Workplace Partner Concept framework, roadmap and maturity plan.
• Supplier consolidation strategies and implementation plans.
• Standardised supplier governance frameworks and operating principles.
• Supplier performance management framework, scorecards and KPI definitions.
• Commercial transparency, spend analysis and supplier portfolio reporting.
• Cost savings, cost avoidance and value realisation reports.
• Executive reports and decision‑support materials.
• Demonstrate enterprise‑wide thinking and align supplier strategies to long‑term business priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor on sourcing, supplier governance and partnership strategy.
• Influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Promote collaboration across functions and geographies.
• Champion governance, accountability and transparency.
• Foster continuous improvement and sustainable value creation.
• Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
• Knowledge about Sourcing and Category Management
• Supplier Relationship and Performance Management
• Business Analysis and Value Creation
• Governance and Operating Model Development
• Stakeholder Management and Influence
• Cross‑Functional Project Leadership
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Change Leadership and Continuous Improvement

Experience & Qualifications

• Project experience with a significant amount of procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management or related disciplines.
• Experience working with strategic suppliers and partnership‑based delivery models.
• Experience supporting sourcing initiatives, contract management and governance activities.
• Experience identifying and delivering cost optimisation initiatives.
• Experience operating within a global matrix environment.
• Bachelor degree or higher.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, facilities management, corporate real estate or related disciplines.

Success Measures

• Supplier portfolio complexity is reduced through consolidation initiatives.
• Strategic supplier partnerships increase spend under global and regional agreements.
• Workplace service models become more scalable and standardised.
• Sourcing strategies deliver measurable cost savings and commercial value.
• Supplier governance and KPI frameworks improve transparency and accountability.
• Supplier performance improves across quality, compliance, innovation and business outcomes.
• Leadership receives high‑quality commercial insights and strategic support.

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