Software Category Manager

• Hannemanns Allé 53, Copenhagen, dk
• Full-time

Job Description
Ramboll offers a great opportunity to join our Global Procurement Organization. We are seeking a Software Category Manager based in Copenhagen.

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join us as our new Software Category Manager and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role
As our new Software Category Manager you will be reporting to Henrik Bruun-Pedersen, Head of IT Procurement, also based in Copenhagen.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Developing and implementing multiyear category plans for assigned categories (demand planning, strategy creation including preparation of business cases, market approach, negotiation, contract creation, relationship management and risk management)
• Procuring software and other services focusing on risk management, total cost of ownership and contract value realization
• Leading commercial and contractual negotiations in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Partnering with internal stakeholders resulting in trusting relationships that allow for evaluation, influencing and challenging the status quo; driving compliance and adoption of procurement policies
• Collaborating with suppliers to develop new capabilities, drive relationships and drive cost- & process improvements
• Working with suppliers to jointly deliver on the sustainability agenda

Your new team
You will be working in our IT Procurement department, which is part of the Global Procurement organization reporting to our CFO.

You will be part of a global IT Procurement organization with presence in both Denmark and India. We are a growing team with global end-2-end responsibility of the contract lifecycle, including RFP’s, Contract Mgmt and Vendor Mgmt.

Our team covers all categories of the IT portfolio, from IT operational solutions, over cloud infrastructure, software and end-user equipment to business related engineering solutions.

About you
From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or Law
• 5-8 years of IT Procurement or related Category Management experience
• Experience in negotiating IT contracts, with emphasis on software contracts
• Thrive in a dynamic environment
• Good stakeholder management skills – with ability to build relationships
• Fluent in English

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?
Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start.

Deadline: Monday 6th May

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

About Ramboll
Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do
We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.