Category Specialist (Material Handling Equipment, Copenhagen)

Job summary

This position is a full-time, office-based role focused on the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) category within a global logistics organization. The Category Specialist will play a key role in transforming asset management processes through AI-driven solutions, collaborating closely with product teams to enhance procurement and asset management practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, procurement, category management, supply chain, or warehousing operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical skills with the ability to derive business insights from data.
• Commercial mindset with knowledge of supplier management and negotiations.
• Passion for AI and digital transformation in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Execute category strategies for Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Coordinate sourcing activities including RFQs, tenders, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with regional teams to optimize demand and value creation.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance improvement initiatives.
• Analyze data to identify optimization opportunities and support reporting and performance tracking.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to partner effectively across business and supplier teams.
• Proactive and motivated to drive improvements.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.

Tools

• Familiarity with AI platforms, procurement systems, and data analysis tools.