Category Procurement Manager, IT & Digital
- Post Date:16th August 2024
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Job Description
About the job
We are a company with an ambitious goal of crafting a brighter future through sustainable coating solutions and aim to double our size by 2025. Join us to support our Double Impact strategy by optimizing our indirect spend.
Our Digital Procurement team within Indirect Procurement is looking for an experienced Category Procurement Manager for support IT & Digital area within Hempel. In this role, you will ensure the development and execution of IT Category Management, focusing on sourcing and contract management, building strong supplier relationships, and delivering sustainable value-adding solutions. You will be part of the Group Procurement, consisting of 55 colleagues around the world.
Responsibilities
- Support development of the IT category strategy with focus on: cost, collaboration, contracts and compliance
- Execute sourcing activities within the global IT category aligned with the relevant businesses’ requirements
- Planning, negotiating and contracting all relevant sourcing related activities
- Develop supplier relationships and mature contract management within IT
- Continuously support optimizing the IT category by driving cost focused initiatives
- Relationship management with both internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications And Competences
- Master’s degree or similar level relevant educational background and/or experience from consultancy would be a benefit (Big4)
- Relevant experience in global category management (strategic sourcing and procurement)
- Min. 2 years of experience within IT & Digital space (preferably in global international company )
- Skillful and experienced project management and negotiation skills
- Solid experience and interest working with IT contract lifecycle management
- Strong relationship-builder with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to communicate in a clear and consistent way – both verbally and in writing in English
What We Offer
- Truly awesome team
- Competitive salary with annual bonus based on KPI’s
- International and non-corporate work environment
- Access to Hempel Academy (e-learning platform incl. language courses)
Addition information
To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply for position’ at the top-right corner. Final deadline for applications is 19 July 2024.
More About Hempel
At Hempel, you are invited to join a team of dedicated individuals and become part of a global community with 7,500 colleagues around the world.
We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.
We recognize that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programs and initiatives such as a global 16 weeks paid parental leave policy from day one, Inclusive Leadership Training, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, an internal Women’s Network, and mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essential in ensuring that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect.
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Application due
2024-08-19
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Purchasing
Industry
Chemicals
Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity.