Category Manager

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Topsoe is a leading global provider of technology and solutions for the energy transition. We combat climate change by helping our customers and partners achieve their decarbonization and emission reduction goals.About usBased on decades of scientific research and innovation, we offer world leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals for a sustainable world, and for efficient and low-carbon fuel production and clean air.We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Denmark, with over 2,800 employees serving customers all around the globe. To learn more, visit www.topsoe.com.www.topsoe.com.Who we’re looking forWho we’re looking forDo you have a strategic and analytical mindset, and are you passionate about finding new solutions? Do you see yourself identifying and driving category management projects? Then you might be our new Category Manager for our Global Raw Materials Procurement Department.As our new Category Manager you will drive category planning, - management and sourcing strategies. You will be responsible for supplier segmentation and global supply base within your own categories, and you will identify and implement new raw material sources in cooperation with key stakeholders.Your responsibilities will amongst other be:
  • Driving and negotiating strategic and partnership agreements within own categories
  • Developing a network of key category stakeholders for effective implementation of sourcing initiatives supporting business plans and R&D development
  • Developing suppliers towards supporting our targets for sustainable procurement
  • Developing detailed knowledge about key raw material markets, conducting demand, market, and supplier analyses
  • Handling supply chain risks - identifying and minimizing risks resulting from supply interruptions and price fluctuations
  • Negotiating prices terms and conditions to achieve given targets
  • Owning the relationship with key suppliers and developing them into strategic suppliers or partners.
  • Driving and negotiating strategic and partnership agreements within own categoriesDeveloping a network of key category stakeholders for effective implementation of sourcing initiatives supporting business plans and R&D developmentDeveloping suppliers towards supporting our targets for sustainable procurementDeveloping detailed knowledge about key raw material markets, conducting demand, market, and supplier analysesHandling supply chain risks - identifying and minimizing risks resulting from supply interruptions and price fluctuationsNegotiating prices terms and conditions to achieve given targetsOwning the relationship with key suppliers and developing them into strategic suppliers or partners.What you’ll bring
    We would love our new colleague to be self-driven, dynamic and result oriented. You interact well with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and you are ambitious and ready to accept growing responsibility in a growing organization. In addition, you are motivated by green transition and sustainability.What you’ll bringThe ideal candidate has a solid experience with global sourcing of chemicals and commodities as well as experience in commercial negotiations. Experience with category management in a similar sector is also an advantage.Besides this, you:
  • Are process oriented and capable of working independently, yet you value working in a team
  • Are fluent in English and have good communication skills both in writing and verbally
  • Hold a Master’s degree (e.g. Cand. Merc. or Chemical Engineering) or Bachelor’s degree (e.g. HD in Logistics / Supply Chain Management), or similar theoretical level or experience
  • Have experience from an international Procurement organization and can document results from similar positions
  • Have excellent commercial/financial understanding as well as technical understanding of chemicals
  • Have in-depth knowledge of procurement and global sourcing
  • Have solid knowledge of supplier markets for commodities and chemicals.
  • Are process oriented and capable of working independently, yet you value working in a teamAre fluent in English and have good communication skills both in writing and verballyHold a Master’s degree (e.g. Cand. Merc. or Chemical Engineering) or Bachelor’s degree (e.g. HD in Logistics / Supply Chain Management), or similar theoretical level or experienceHave experience from an international Procurement organization and can document results from similar positionsHave excellent commercial/financial understanding as well as technical understanding of chemicalsHave in-depth knowledge of procurement and global sourcingHave solid knowledge of supplier markets for commodities and chemicals.In this position you must be prepared to travel approx. 20-40 days a year.Why join usWhy join usYou will join a team of highly skilled colleagues working at our headquarters in Lyngby. The department is globally responsible for securing the raw materials for our existing productions in Denmark and USA, as well as our upcoming productions related to our carbon emission reduction technologies. We are part of Global Procurement within Topsoe. You will join an international team, where diversity is a natural part of our DNA, and where we foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.You will be part of a company creating sustainable solutions and making a difference to the world - and your contribution can really make a difference for us. We can offer global responsibility, working with exciting new technologies and a supplier base containing many global players. At Topsoe, you’re not just a coworker, you’re a valued member of a community tackling the world’s biggest challenges.Don’t just talk about the green transition – come join us and be part of it.How you can applyHow you can applyPlease contact Global Procurement Director Patrik Nordqvist on phone +45 2646 1766 or mail [email protected] if you want to know more about the position.If you would like to be part of a team of skilled and professional colleagues in an informal organization, please submit your application and resume in English through our website www.topsoe.com.www.topsoe.comApplication deadline: The 13th of October 2024.To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks and criminal record requests.To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks and criminal record requests.


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