Senior Category Manager

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a growing, internationally focused company? Do you want to utilize your experience implementing and developing strategic direction within Indirect Procurement as Senior Category Manager?

We know you can! We trust and value your professionalism, experience and dedication. Your new perspectives, insights and ideas are the cornerstones of our growth, and we encourage you to be creative and structure your workflow with a high level of freedom.

Shape the Future with Demant's Indirect Procurement Team!

Join a group of 47 skilled colleagues from Demant Group Procurement who operate out of Denmark and Poland, all focusing on delivering top-notch service. We are looking for a person to continue and expand the Indirect Procurement journey within our company where you will be part of the Indirect Procurement team, located in the Danish HQ in Smørum. The team currently consists of 10 team members (6 in DK and 4 in PL) with reference to the Head of Global Indirect Procurement. 

As Senior Category Manager in our Indirect Procurement team, you will collaborate with skilled stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing strategies, review supplier performance, and stay informed about global market trends.

Your responsibilities will include conducting analyses, driving e-sourcing projects and tenders, and implementing negotiation strategies. Additionally, your contributions will be vital in advancing Demant's digital agenda through the application of e-sourcing and other digital tools and systems.

Collaborative and experienced procurement profile

We are seeking a collaborative and experienced procurement professional who is highly commercial and service-minded. It's essential to be meticulous when focusing on specifics, yet also maintain the ability to grasp the overarching concept. Competence in dealing with a complex, globally spread network of stakeholders, along with the aptitude for impactful negotiations both within and outside the organization, is essential.

Your qualifications include that you have:

• University Degree in Management, Finance, HD or equivalent.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in Procurement or Sourcing, either from a Commercial, contract or delivery management perspective, either from the customer or supplier side.
• Expertise in IT and marketing procurement is beneficial, especially with a background in strategizing and negotiating related projects and agreements.
• English on professional level, both written and spoken.

The position is based at our corporate headquarters in Smørum, Denmark. Our remuneration package is market-aligned, complemented by a commitment to work-life harmony, professional growth prospects, and the flexibility to work from home after the onboarding period.

Want to join our team?

Then apply today using the recruitment system. The deadline is the 26th of May, but we will be interviewing and hiring as soon as the right person has been found, so send your application as soon as possible.

In case you have any questions, feel free to contact Head of Global Indirect Procurement, Andreas Fries Jørgensen at +45 5070 2112.

At Demant we value diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality. 

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