Senior Category Manager – Global Procurement – Indirect Spend

3 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Ramboll Group AS Full time
Senior Category Manager – Global Procurement – Indirect Spend

Senior Category Manager – Global Procurement – Indirect Spend

Are you ready to support innovation in a global procurement team and do you think you can contribute to a growing team with the goal of enhancing professionalism within the procurement and category management process? Do you thrive off ensuring quality and working in an international environment? We are looking for a Senior Category Manager who can join us as soon as possible or no later than May 2025.

You will join our Global Procurement department

As our new Category Manager, you will assume responsibility for category management activities within different categories in Indirect Spend. The role will involve working with stakeholders from across Ramboll, including business line leadership as well as local procurement contacts. This role will report to the Head of Indirect Spend in Ramboll Global Procurement.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

  • Efficiently manage and execute end-to-end RFx processes, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ.
  • Independently manage one or more categories with the key stakeholders from the relevant business areas.
  • Conduct spend mapping and in-depth analytics to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for improvement.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies to optimize supplier performance and drive cost efficiencies.
  • Meet with suppliers to discuss both legal and business matters and to manage their performance.
  • Create, prepare, review, and edit contracts efficiently.
  • Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans to implement these changes.
  • Create and present contract information (slides and reports) to relevant parties, such as stakeholders.
  • Troubleshoot contract-related problems, such as breach of contract.
  • Maintain records for correspondence, and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.
  • Work with Finance, Legal, etc., who may be leading or contributing to any activities.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing and/or category management.
  • Strong analytical skills, including strong use of Excel.
  • Proven ability to manage one or more categories independently.
  • Master negotiator who enjoys creating long sustainable relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong expertise in category strategy development, spend mapping, and in-depth analytics.
  • Demonstrated experience in running RFx processes, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement changes.
  • Proficient in creating and delivering presentations to various audiences.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include experience within the Energy, Professional Services, Finance, HR, or Legal categories, e.g., strong negotiation skills, excellent communication and stakeholder skills, a strategic and analytical mindset, familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

Deadline: March 14, 2025 .

We will hold interviews and fill the position as soon as a suitable applicant is identified, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible

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