Procurement Category Manager MRO and Chemicals - Viby J or Düsseldorf

Procurement Category Manager MRO and Chemicals - Viby J or Düsseldorf

Join Arla’s Procurement team and be part of our dynamic MRO Procurement function based at our head office in Viby J, Denmark. We manage procurement activities covering an annual spend of ~4.3 billion EUR across a global network of production sites spanning Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, UK, Poland, Dubai, Bahrain, Riyadh, and Hong Kong.

How You Will Make An Impact

Lead procurement initiatives within CIP, detergents, raw chemicals, membranes, filtration, resin, and pumps. Drive category strategies, optimise total cost of ownership, and ensure supply reliability by working closely with stakeholders and supplier partners worldwide.

• End‑to‑end procurement and category management for detergents, raw chemicals, membranes, filtration, resin, and pumps
• Lead contract negotiations and establish robust agreements to secure competitive and cost‑effective solutions
• Drive sourcing initiatives and optimisation projects to deliver measurable savings and efficiency improvements
• Implement supplier consolidation strategies to streamline the supply base and reduce complexity
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to improve performance, innovation, and risk management
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, operations, quality, and finance to align with business needs and ensure successful implementation

What Will Make You Successful

With a master’s level background and solid category management experience—ideally in MRO or chemicals—you will drive impact across complex technical spend. You navigate tough negotiations with persistence and a fact‑based approach, turn data into actionable insights, and own the full process from strategy through contract execution and implementation. You collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex topics clearly in English, combining a structured way of working with resilience and flexibility.

• Solid procurement and category management experience, preferably within MRO or similar technical areas
• Strong, fact‑based negotiation skills with persistence and patience
• Analytical rigor and attention to detail to convert data into decisions
• End‑to‑end process ownership from strategy to implementation
• Effective stakeholder management supported by a structured and collaborative mindset

What we offer

We’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. Join a market leader who creates value for customers, farmers, and the wider world. We are focused on sustainability, human rights, and improving the environment for future generations.

Contact

For additional questions, please call Senior Procurement Category Manager, MRO Procurement, Christoffer Løvstad Christensen on +45 9131 1362.

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