Are you interested in working with some of the biggest suppliers of Aalborg Portland? And do you looking for a versatile challenge in which you can manage the sourcing strategy of an international manufacturing company? Then you can become our new Senior Category Manager for Transport and Logistics in Aalborg Portland and be part of our Procurement team.

This is an individual contributor role responsible for Indirect Procurement for Transport, Distribution and Warehousing services for Nordic and Baltic region. In this role, the successful candidate is expected to develop, plan and execute strategic regional sourcing activities within the category assigned, with the goal of partnering with our Supply Chain function, achieving cost reductions, while maintaining / improving service quality and vendor service levels. The Category Manager will be accountable for extensive annual spend on Indirect Services across Aalborg Portland sites in Western Europe.

Your tasks:

• In collaboration with Supply Chain develop, plan, and execute regional sourcing strategies across Europe.

• Procurement of Transport, Distribution and Warehousing services required by the Business on time, cost efficiently and meeting client’s needs.

• Track and analyze performance within each spend category and define budgetary impact.

• Lead vendor selection and negotiation process for regional vendors.

• Recruits and maintains suppliers who will provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.

• Negotiate contracts and maintain day to day relationships with suppliers, including collaborating with Supply Chain to establishing supplier performance measures, conducting regular reviews focused on achieving “service performance and deal delivery”.

• With Supply Chain develop, agree, and implement KPIs for suppliers, service levels and supplier management

• Provide local market intelligence for assigned portfolio including documented sourcing analyses, supply scenario comparisons and supplier research.

• Demonstrate a strong track record of strategic procurement

• Perform end-to-end activities relevant to procurement of assigned Category.

• Negotiates complex requests for services

• Ensures categories are contracted in line with the sourcing strategy to avoid maverick buying.

• Ensures master agreements are properly codified into local contracts for the region.

• Prepares and issues purchase contracts and change notices.

• Develops and utilizes a system to evaluate vendor quotations with the appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery and service.

• Monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.

• Capture real savings in the region.

Your profile

• Significant experience in regional procurement experience in Transport, Distribution and Warehousing or a similar field

• Bachelor’s, Masters or similar level in Business, Supply Chain, or a relevant field

• Experience with SAP, E Sourcing and BI (Business Intelligence) will be an advantage

• You must be able to write and speak English and Danish fluently

You are offered
You get an exciting position with many areas of collaboration in an international group, where you can help shape the further development. For the right candidate, there are good opportunities for professional and personal development.

How to apply
Are you interested, please send your application and your CV via the job advertisement on our website no later than 30.04.2022. We will review candidates on an on-going basis and close the recruitment as soon we find the right candidate. If you want to know more about the position, you can contact Karsten DeRosche Beierholm, Procurement Director, by phone +45 2923 1201

Aalborg Portland
Aalborg Portland A/S is headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, and has been part of the Cementir Group since 2004 – an international supplier of cement and concrete. In addition to the activities of Aalborg Portland, Cementir Group consists of Italian companies. Nordic & Baltic Region consists of Aalborg Portland A/S and Unicon A/S. Aalborg Portland A/S is a leading cement producer in the Nordic region, and produces both gray and white cement at their factory in Aalborg. The products are sold in Denmark, the USA and adjacent countries. Unicon A/S is a supplier of ready-mixed concrete and the market leader in the Nordic region. Production takes place at 80 factories in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Quarry work and sales of aggregates (primarily granite and gravel) take place from 15 sites in Denmark and Sweden.

Aalborg Portland, Nordic & Baltic Region employs a total of 920 employees – of which 770 in Denmark.