Category Manager

Aarhus, Denmark
Unifeeder is an international shipping company, delivering sustainable and efficient transport solutions to our customers every day. We are looking for an experienced Category Manager to join our Procurement team at the Unifeeder A/S headquarters in Aarhus, who will be working closely with our colleagues and business partners globally.

“You will be joining a highly engaged Procurement team, focused on enabling Unifeeder to deliver on strategic objectives in Europe, Americas and Africa” Procurement Director Henrik Overgaard explains.

Become a key member of the procurement team
As Category Manager in Procurement, you will be working across the entire value chain to generate value to Unifeeder and our business partners.

You will become an integral part of the procurement team where you will be managing selected categories and areas, ensuring we deliver agreed objectives, savings and KPIs. Your business acumen as well as your ability to challenge the existing will be important.

This entails, amongst others, that you will:

• Prepare and lead the supplier contract management negotiations
• Ensure compliance with our procurement governance model and processes
• Prepare performance and management reports
• Facilitate and follow up on internal/external workshops

“If you are passionate about delivering value while building and maintaining long term relationships, this could be the perfect position for you” Henrik Overgaard continues.

Embark on an exciting journey with us
Working with Unifeeder, you will be joining a global organization with +300 employees. Our employees are our greatest asset. Therefore, the continued encouragement and support of their growth is built into our core. Joining an organization where great ideas are quickly brought to action, you will get a high degree of responsibility and influence in your own area, while always having dedicated colleagues to spar with.

This is your chance to join a growing international business where your work can have a huge impact on our success and on your own career path. You will get exciting and independent responsibilities that reach far and wide, and you will be actively involved in further developing our procurement function.

“You will find a collaborative and dynamic organization, where we act swiftly on good ideas,” Henrik Overgaard concludes.

To succeed in this role
We imagine you have at least 4 years’ experience as a Category Manager, preferably with experience of service or indirect categories. You master all aspects of category management, and you have delivered results in an international environment. As er person you are self-driven, result oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills, with a sense of urgency and strong focus on creating value. Further to this, we expect that you:

• Have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and you are fluent in English and Danish
• Thrive in a central and visible role in the organization
• Are structured and data driven
• Are an experienced user of Excel and PowerPoint
• Can travel 10-20 days per year

What we offer

• Continued career development e.g. through the Unifeeder Academy
• A compensation package that matches your competencies and experience. Benefits include pension from 1st day of employment, company paid phone & internet, health and accident insurance.
• A dynamic and flat organizational structure where you will quickly gain responsibility and impact.
• Great colleagues! We are deeply passionate about our work and value professional discussions and sparring to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
• A modern workplace which includes an active staff association, free access to our onsite gym and flexible working arrangements.

Apply now and join us in shaping the future of Unifeeder!
If you’re an experienced Category Manager with a passion for creating value and driving results in a dynamic and international setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us on this exciting journey and become a key contributor to Unifeeder’s success.

This recruitment is handled by Procurement Executives. Contact Frank Godbersen by phone +45 2426 3450 to hear more about the position or submit your cover letter and CV today to [email protected] with the subject line: Category Manager - Aarhus.
Once we receive your application, you’ll get a confirmation email with details about the next steps and timelines.

Innovative Logistics Solutions
Unifeeder is a dynamic logistics company, covering Europe, Africa, Asia & Latin America. We operate more than 120 vessels and make the way for +5,0 Mio. containers every year. Unifeeder simplifies the complex tasks of choosing and managing supply chains by providing efficient and sustainable transport solutions. By expanding the network, coming up with innovative solutions and being agile in day-to-day operations, we enable our customers to concentrate on their core business while we make their cargo flow. As a key player in global and regional supply chains, we recognize our environmental responsibilities and are committed to contributing to the reduction of local, national & global emissions.

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