Category Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Category Buyer to join our team at Actona Group A/S. As a Category Buyer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing assigned furniture categories, focusing on sourcing primarily from the Far East.

• Product Development: Collaborate with the Product and Sales departments to develop commercially strong products.
• Supplier Portfolio: Ensure an optimal supplier portfolio for your category, maintaining supplier relationships and developing new opportunities.
• Category Optimization: Focus on COGS reductions, supplier consolidation, and maintaining quality standards.
• Negotiations: Ensure price, quality, and terms in negotiations with suppliers.
• Sourcing: Source new furniture, suppliers, and opportunities within your category.
• Commercial Focus: Maintain a holistic approach to customers/projects, ensuring a commercial focus.
• Daily Operations: Manage daily operations, prioritize tasks, resources, and deadlines.
• Procedural Compliance: Ensure adherence to workflows and procedures.

• Relevant Educational Background: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Effective Communication: Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think holistically about projects and tasks.
• Team Player: Works well within a team environment.
• Personal Drive: Highly motivated and driven – a self-starter and a self-motivator.
• Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving results.
• Decision-Maker: Confident in making decisions.
• Structured: Maintains a good overview and structured approach.
• Strategic and Tactical: Able to think strategically and tactically.
• Good Communicator: Strong communication skills.
• Opportunity Seeker: Sees opportunities instead of limitations.
• Personable: Friendly and with a good sense of humor.
• Travel: Open to approximately 60 travel days annually.

• Dynamic Work Environment: A dedicated team with good colleagues.
• Flexible Work Environment: An informal and flexible work environment where successes are celebrated together.
• Impact: Room for making your mark on the job and tasks.
• Development Opportunities: Dedication to development and opportunities within the company.
• Employee Care: A workplace that cares for its employees with appreciative care and benefits.