Senior Category Manager – Global Procurement – Indirect Spend

3 days ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Ramboll Full time
Senior Category Manager – Global Procurement – Indirect Spend
  • Full-time

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. Ramboll operates with a flexible working policy, and with this, you will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal. This role will report to the Head of Indirect Spend in Ramboll Global Procurement. Ramboll Global Procurement consists of a team of 40 procurement professionals.

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, and familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

Ramboll is a leading engineering, architecture, and consultancy company founded in Denmark in 1945, with 18,000 employees globally. In Denmark, we are 4,100 colleagues delivering innovative solutions within Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future, working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies, and people around the world.

Welcome to our Support Organisation

In Ramboll's Support Organisation, we take pride in keeping Ramboll running smoothly, enabling bright minds throughout the organisation to focus on their areas of expertise as we tie together all parts of the business. We provide support within areas like Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Energy, Communication, Workplace Management, and more, coordinating efforts and securing common ground for the development and servicing of clients and markets.

Global Procurement

Global Procurement is on an exciting journey to transform our function into the best-in-class procurement team within our industry. You will get a chance to be part of an energetic and jovial team of global professionals who bring vast experience in procurement from many industries. Ramboll operates hybrid working, so you can split your time between home and the office, as well as a flexible working policy to allow you to manage your hours worked across the week to match your personal and professional time more closely. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience within category management and stakeholder management. Are you our new Category Manager? Click the apply-button to send your application.

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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