Category Lead (Procurement, Aarhus or Hamburg)

Job summary

The role involves leading global commodity strategies and managing cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance and value across the supply chain. This position requires strong stakeholder management and strategic thinking in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in global procurement and category management.
• Relevant Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or Finance.
• Experience in offshore wind is highly advantageous.
• Background in project management within EPC, oil & gas, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies in matrix organizations.
• Strong leadership skills for driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Effective analytical skills for managing complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams focused on offshore labor.
• Develop and align commodity strategies with business objectives.
• Execute strategies in collaboration with global and regional teams to ensure a robust supply base.
• Manage supplier relationships to identify value and cost optimization opportunities.
• Contribute to major tenders and cost-saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Foster end-to-end value creation through collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

• Strong cross-functional leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Open-minded with a comprehensive view of the value chain.
• Demonstrated project management skills in complex tenders and optimization efforts.
• Results-oriented with the ability to thrive in dynamic environments.

Education

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Engineering, Economics, or Finance.

Tools

• Familiarity with procurement and project management tools is expected.