Director, Direct Strategic Procurement

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Would you like to develop and head up a sourcing and procurement department within Direct Procurement? Do you have an interest in technology and an eagerness to learn? Then you now have the opportunity to join demant – a leading global hearing healthcare company.

You will head the Category Management department at demant, responsible for sourcing electronics, mechanics, transducers, as well as sales and marketing materials. We will give you an opportunity to develop a motivated team with a significant impact on the strategic initiatives within the demant hearing aid group and a crucial role in shaping initiatives related to optimizing cost and the supply chain - dealing with several stakeholders throughout R&D and Operations at our different sites worldwide. Your professional development is important for us, and you will find opportunities to continuously grow and develop your skillset in the Global Supply Chain Organization at demant.

Freedom and the possibility to develop our procurement strategy

You will be offered freedom and a great opportunity to steer initiatives and strategies within your domain. You will have close cooperation with professional and highly motivated management teams within Portfolio Management, R&D and Quality – all aiming for the same goal of creating valuable results within the different areas.

Your role as Director, Direct Strategic Procurement

You will be heading a team of Category Managers and project managers located at our headquarter in Smørum just outside Copenhagen and at our manufacturing site in Stettin, Poland.

Overall, you can look forward to the following responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive direct procurement strategy that aligns with company goals and values across the organization.
  • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop an effective procurement team, creating a culture of engagement, continuous improvement, and innovation.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with key internal stakeholders across departments to understand their needs and ensure procurement activities support the business goals.
  • Procurement Excellence: Champion procurement excellence by continuously improving processes, adopting best practices, and driving innovation to achieve operational efficiency and positive outcomes.
  • Cost Optimization: Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and process improvements while maintaining high-quality standards and supplier performance.
  • Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet demant´s quality, cost, and innovation requirements.
  • Compliance: Ensure procurement activities comply with QMS company policies, Sustainability standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics to inform procurement strategies, monitor performance, and report on key metrics to senior management.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with indirect procurement activities, including supplier risks and market fluctuations.


Experience and a keen interest in Direct Procurement

Most importantly you have a proven record in developing motivated teams and an eagerness to learn is a prerequisite. You may hold a relevant master's or bachelor's degree with a commercial focus, however and more importantly we look for someone with a genuine interest in procurement. You have a management background within procurement, good leadership skills and have experience of working in an international company.

In order for you to do well in this position, you have good communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills, as you need to engage with different management levels both internally and externally.

You are analytical and fact based and have gained your experience from working with development projects. Moreover, you need to have a strategic mindset and are goal- and result-oriented. It's great if you have experience with procurement software and tools, including conducting online tenders, auctions, and RFx processes. If not, you should have a keen interest in learning.

We expect you to have profound English language skills, as it is our company language.

You should expect 30-40 travel days per year, as most of our key suppliers are in Asia and other European countries.

Do you want to join the team?

Then send us your application as soon as possible or no later than October 15th, 2024. Applications will be considered ongoingly.

To learn more about the position, please contact, Senior Director, Global Procurement Lasse Gustafson at +45 39 13 86 06

We look forward to hearing from you!

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At demant we value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.


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Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 23.9.2024, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.

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