Regional Category Manager, CAPEX and MRO

Carlsberg Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Category Manager for CAPEX and MRO. This role involves developing procurement strategies, ensuring cost efficiency, and optimizing supplier performance. You will collaborate with engineering and finance teams to drive strategic sourcing and manage supplier relationships effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience, particularly in capital-intensive industries, and be proficient in procurement systems. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and fosters a growth mindset, empowering its employees to achieve their full potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience focusing on CAPEX and MRO.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Proficiency in procurement systems like SAP Ariba and Coupa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CAPEX & MRO category strategies.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking.
• Lead contract negotiations and supplier selection.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Negotiations

Contract Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Risk Management

Education

Higher Education in Procurement

Master's Degree or Equivalent

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

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Posting Date: 8 May 2025

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, GB

Entity / company: Integrated Supply Chain (ISC)

Regional Category Manager, CAPEX and MRO

Regional Category Manager, CAPEX and MRO

Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK

Role overview

We are looking for Regional Category Manager, CAPEX and MRO will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) within the designated region. This role ensures cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while aligning with business needs and global procurement objectives.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and implement CAPEX & MRO category strategies in alignment with business objectives and regional procurement goals.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and cost modeling to drive competitive advantages.
• Ensure procurement activities align with budgetary constraints and investment priorities.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to optimize CAPEX investments and MRO supply chain reliability.
• Operate within the 8 Step Engineering process for large CAPEX projects
• Lead contract negotiations and supplier selection for CAPEX projects and MRO service agreements.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, KPIs, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure supplier quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.
• Drive cost savings and procurement efficiencies through strategic sourcing and demand management.
• Monitor and report on category spend, total cost of ownership (TCO), and financial performance.
• Identify and implement risk mitigation strategies for supplier disruptions and market fluctuations.
• Support capital investment projects with procurement insights and cost-benefit analysis.
• Act as a business partner to regional engineering, operations, and finance teams.
• Support plant operations by ensuring availability of critical MRO supplies and minimizing downtime risks.
• Align with global procurement teams to ensure category strategy consistency and leverage global synergies.
• Work closely with sustainability teams to incorporate ESG and supplier diversity initiatives into CAPEX & MRO sourcing.
• Utilize e-procurement platforms (SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar) to enhance sourcing efficiency.
• Maintain relevant price lists for SAP outline agreements and catalogues, as well as, and category cards and preferred suppliers for Ariba Guided Sourcing.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and process improvements.
• Implement best practices in supplier performance management and procurement governance.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of procurement experience with a focus on CAPEX, MRO, or Indirect Procurement.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience in capital-intensive industries such as Manufacturing, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, or Automotive.
• Proven ability to manage multi-country procurement activities within a regional scope.
• Understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO), cost modeling, and risk management.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar) and data-driven decision-making. Experience working in multi-country, cross-functional procurement environments.

Growth Mindset

We live growth mindset culture in Carlsberg, we are looking for new colleagues who:

• Live by Semper Ardens (always burning) and constantly strive for the extraordinary
• Foster an environment of positive energy and compassion
• Passionate about the consumer in everything we do
• Decide fast and deliver with excellence
• Empower, support, and grow our people to reach their full potential

Education:

• A higher education in Procurement or equivalent to a Master degree or similar.

Languages:

• Fluency in English; additional European languages (French, German, Spanish, or Italian) are a plus.

Interested?

If you feel that you are interested for such a challenge please send us your application. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filledsooner than the deadline, so apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application. Application deadline: May 22nd, 2025.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile,inclusiveand prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.