Do you want to be responsible for negotiating and closing supplier contracts? Can you secure deliveries in large projects? Do you have an understanding of the full Supply Chain and can you find the best technological and commercial solutions for our customers?

Become a part of our Strategic Sourcing Team
Kamstrup is a Danish technology company and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of intelligent metering solutions. We are experiencing significant demand for our products, and we are constantly focusing on developing and producing intelligent metering solutions and services for energy- and water consumption. Due to an increasing demand of our innovative and intelligent system solutions we are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to our Strategic Sourcing team.

In the position as our new Strategic Sourcing Manager you will have direct reference to our Head of Strategic Sourcing, but on daily basis you will become a part of the Bid Management team consisting of 7 colleagues and have a close cooperation with the sales teams both nationally and internationally. Through Bid Management you will take an active part in the teams that are responsible for providing the best bids to Kamstrup’s customers.

Strategic Sourcing Manager with strong commercial skills
In the position as Strategic Sourcing Manager you will have the overall responsibility for supplier and contracts, wherefore you primarily task is to ensure the best possible installation performance for customers projects. You will have a broad contact surface both internally and externally since you will become a part of multiply sales projects across the organization with the focus on establish agreements with suppliers regarding the installation of our intelligent meters. Furthermore, you will be responsible for contracts, supplier selection and project support that will ensure the development as well as the implementation of purchasing strategy and the maintenance of an effective supplier base.

In addition your primary tasks is to:

• Have the responsibility for suppliers and agreements
• Participate in bids and sales projects
• Ensure timely delivery with ongoing risk assessments on services and suppliers, to ensure that we are at the forefront of our needs
• Analyze and identify new supplier options
• Development of delivery performance with the purpose of ensure cost savings and effective processes

In the job you should expect approx. 30-40 travel days a year, primarily in Europe.

Personality matters
We are looking for someone who can use one’s personal drive, good negotiation skills and experience from the industry to contribute to the continued success of Kamstrup. You have a Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Economics or similar and 3-5 years of experience from a similar position as well as a good technical understanding.

To ensure optimal communication through all phases of a project management, it is important that you as person have a positive attitude. You always manage to meet our customers and colleagues with a smile, but also holds the ability to cut through when required. With your experience in Strategic Sourcing it comes naturally to work in a structed and focused way and you have an “can do it” attitude for the tasks. You have exceptional negotiation skills and are motivated and driven by good results. As a person you are independent and ambitious and puts an honor in meeting a deadline plus acts as reliable business partner.

You are fluent in English and Danish both written and oral.

We offer more than just a job
In the job as Strategic Sourcing Manager you will get the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally through exciting assignments and competent colleagues. You will be offered a flexible working day, where you have the freedom to plan for yourself within the given framework of the projects. Finally, you can expect to be working with professional and motivated people aspiring to inspire, lead and deliver.

We offer flexible working hours and numerous employee benefits, counting a healthy canteen, free fruit, fitness facilities, in-house dental clinic, hairdresser and a free health clinic. Moreover, we have an active employee association.

Do you want to be a part of Kamstrup?
Please submit your application by using the link below. Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis, and you can expect a response within six weeks.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Strategic Sourcing Allan I. Larsen on phone: +45 89 93 10 00.

About Kamstrup
Kamstrup develops, produces and sells smart energy and water meters, relating reading systems, data analysis tools and services to utilities and other users over the entire world. Through our leadership, expertise and passion for partnership, we always think forward in pursuit of a brighter energy future; one that advances the performance of every customer, whilst creating lasting value for the communities they serve. We take responsibility for the way we act and we are committed to reduce waste with the purpose of securing clean water and energy to a maximum number of people.

Kamstrup has over 1.500 employees in more than 20 countries with headquarters in Denmark. Kamstrup has a healthy economy, growth rates and a strong focus on development of technology and staff. You can read more about Kamstrup on our website and see our annual report here. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook, to be updated on latest news and vacant positions.