Category Manager – Safety Equipment & Workwear

About the job
Are you passionate about procurement and category strategy? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can shape your own role and make a tangible impact on operational excellence?

We are excited to offer a newly established position at Muehlhan Wind Service for a Category Manager within our Procurement & Mobilization Department, focusing on Safety Equipment and Workwear. This is a unique opportunity to develop and define the category from the ground up, supporting our technicians and teams across the wind industry with the right gear, at the right time, and at the right cost.

At Muehlhan Wind Service, we work every day to make green energy more affordable by running our projects smarter and safer. As Category Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our workforce is equipped with high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective safety equipment and workwear — while driving strategic procurement initiatives and continuous improvement.

The role
This new role offers the opportunity to build and evolve the category management function for Safety Equipment and Workwear. You will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

You will report to the Head of Procurement & Mobilization and work closely with HSEQ, Operations, Logistics, and other teams across our international organization.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies and policies for Safety Equipment and Workwear.
• Facilitate and execute tenders and supplier selections.
• Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier performance to identify opportunities.
• Drive process optimization and standardization across business units.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate favourable commercial terms.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align needs, specifications, and delivery.
• Monitor category performance and provide regular reporting and insights.
• Support sustainability initiatives and innovation within the category.

Skills, abilities, and knowledge:

• Proven experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing, ideally 4-5 years at a strategic level (Senior Specialist/Lead/Category Manager-level).
• Strong analytical skills and experience with spend analysis and market research.
• Solid understanding of tendering processes and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of safety equipment and workwear standards is an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement tools
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); other languages are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, or related field preferred.

Application deadline: Apply no later than 15. December 2025

Department: Navervej 10 7000 Fredericia

Lokation: Fredericia