Senior Category Manager leading procurement activities in outsourced development and manufacturing for a hearing healthcare technology group. Driving strategies and managing supplier relationships in Denmark.
Responsibilities
Lead procurement activities as part of the outsourcing program
Drive category strategy and support strategic direction
Engage and build stakeholder relationships
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis and supplier identification
Lead negotiations and support commercial decision-making
Manage contracting and realize value from supplier engagements
Support the Strategic Cost & Improvement Program
Focus on procurement method, process, structure, and strategy
Requirements
Commercial or technical university degree
7-10 years of experience in procurement and category management
Solid understanding of the procurement discipline and methodology
Analytical thinking and effective communication skills
Skilled in stakeholder and supplier relationship management
Experience with product development, R&D, EMS, or the hearing healthcare industry is beneficial
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