Procurement Project Manager - Ingredients & International- Viby

Location: Viby J, DK

At Arla, we do much more than create some of the world's favorite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth rising for, and family dinners unforgettable. With brands like Arla®, Castello®, and Lurpak®, we've become an essential part of modern life in over 100 countries. Our team is diverse, with 7,500 Danish and 19,000 global colleagues, each playing a crucial role. Together, we're growing our 10bn Euros turnover and solidifying our place as one of the largest dairy companies worldwide.

“In the role as Procurement Project Manager we are looking for a dynamic colleague with a talent for strategic project management, a keen interest in sourcing and/or supply chain, and a passion towards working with a variety of different projects & tasks. You will join our Ingredients & International procurement department for a 9-12 month term, making significant contributions to Arla Foods on a global scale.” says Procurement Sr. Director Bob den Hartog.

Based in Aarhus, Denmark, this role involves collaboration with a diverse team spread across Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, and Bahrain. You will report to and work closely with our Senior Director of Procurement, Bob den Hartog, on a variety of structural projects and, occasionally, dive into category management or contract negotiations with our external partners.

How you will make an impact
As a Project Manager you will engage in projects, applying your procurement skills and insights on strategic, tactical and operational levels, along with supporting the business on ad hoc tasks and analytic initiatives. The main responsibilities:

• Drive initiatives within dual & flexible sourcing, best-cost-country sourcing, supplier relationship management, and business continuity.
• Lead the execution of a project on how procurement can continue to support Arla Foods as we grow more internationally.
• Apply problem-solving and procurement expertise on strategic, tactical, and operational levels.
• Support the business & our team with ad hoc tasks, structural improvement projects and various initiatives.
• Potentially manage select ingredient categories, with the scope of this responsibility evolving with business needs including traditional category management and commercial & contractual negotiations.

What will make you successful
You hold a commercial Master degree within e.g. Business administration, International business or similar.

You see yourself as a change agent with a strong drive and a win-win mindset and you are motivated by setting and achieving goals, both independently and as part of a team. You are a team player who excels in a dynamic, international environment with multiple stakeholders. Furthermore you have;

• Experience in managing projects, ideally within a global context or employer.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across cultures and diverse backgrounds.
• An adaptable communication style suited to various organizational levels.
• A proactive, independent, and collaborative approach to work.
• English skills, fluency in both written and spoken.

What do we offer?
If you're ready to shape the procurement landscape in a global company and value a workplace where we work hard & play hard too with fantastic colleagues in a great team, we want to hear from you.

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organization and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

Would you like to join us?
Apply today, and help us continue to make an impact at Arla Foods. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will close once the right candidate is selected.

At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favorite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for and family dinners unforgettable. Arla®, Castello® and Lurpak® – brands like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. To find out what part you can play, visit arla.com/career

We have a purpose for Good
At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

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