Global Category Manager - Workplace Services, Lyngby

Full-time Regular
Hybrid

Do you want to be a critical strategic partner in redefining workplace services? Can you effectively support transformation and drive value-adding procurement initiatives? And are you experienced in category management with a proven track record in sourcing processes? Then, join us as our Global Category Manager for Workplace Services and be part of a team that designs the future.

Shape a future where people and societies grow and flourish
We are redefining workplace services to become a critical strategic partner for our business. To effectively support this transformation, and guide/implement strategies that enhance our workplace services, we are looking for a Global Category Manager for Workplace Services, who has a strong grasp of the required processes gained through previous firsthand experience.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Take overall responsibility for the Workplace Services Category, including the development and execution of category strategies.
• Continuously optimize workplace services spending through value-adding procurement initiatives while maintaining competitive cost levels for the category.
• Foster a strong partnership with Workplace Services and act as a procurement advisor to proactively identify sourcing opportunities and cost improvement potentials, supporting the sustainable growth of COWI.
• Redefine and develop new sourcing metrics and service levels in close collaboration with the Workplace Services Team across all COWI geographies.
• Establish solid governance and Supplier Relationship Management using KPIs and SLAs to enhance supplier performance in service quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, thereby increasing value delivered to COWI.
• Integrate sustainability requirements and metrics into Workplace Services acquisition and daily operations.
• Actively lead and contribute to the refinement and implementation of procurement strategies, processes, and tools.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
To succeed in this role, you need to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Develop ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways, but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will:

• Hold a master's degree with 8+ years of experience in strategic procurement in international organizations
• Have a strong commercial mindset with in-depth knowledge of procurement strategy, tools, techniques, and processes
• Extensive experience in category management for workplace services and stakeholder management
• Proven track record in sourcing processes and negotiation of global workplace services contracts
• Excellent negotiation, project management, interpersonal skills, and English language proficiency
• Excellent English language skills, both oral and written

A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we offer?
In this role, you will enjoy a challenging job with significant freedom in a dynamic, international work environment, including:

• Collaborative opportunities with talented colleagues
• Attractive employment conditions
• Competitive salary based on your qualifications
• An exceptional cultural experience
• An opportunity to help shape the new Workplace Services area and category in close collaboration with main internal stakeholders

Got more questions?
If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist Priyanka at [email protected].

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Before you apply
All you need to include in your application is your CV – no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key.
We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.

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Location: Lyngby