Strategic Procurement Manager, Logistics

Join Ambu's global procurement transformation as a Strategic Procurement Manager – driving category strategies for Logistics and support shaping the future of our supply chain

Are you a passionate, results-oriented procurement professional with strong expertise in Global logistics, transport, and 3PL warehousing? Do you have a proven track record in category management, sourcing, negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship management? Are you motivated by the opportunity to influence a dynamic global organization and drive strategic impact?

If yes, then we are offering great opportunity to join Ambu's Global Procurement organization at our headquarter in Ballerup, Denmark - and become a key part of our procurement transformation journey.

As a Global Category Manager within Indirect Procurement & Capex team, you will lead and develop Procurement category strategies for logistics and transport services, including ocean, road, parcel, airfreight, and 3PL warehousing. Working closely with global and local Supply Chain teams, you will support ensure RFP, cost savings initiatives, service excellence, and sustainability across our supply chain. Collaboration is key - you will partner with stakeholders in Global and local Supply Chain, Finance, and procurement colleagues worldwide (Germany, US, Mexico, China, Malaysia) to align supplier strategies and implement best practices.

This position reports directly to the Head of Global Indirect Procurement & Capex.

Key Responsibilities

• Category Strategy Development: In close cooperation with the Key stakeholders within Global and local Supply chain teams to define and implement category strategies for logistics, transport, and 3PL warehousing aligned with business objectives. Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and innovation.
• Supplier Management: Lead sourcing activities, including RFPs, negotiations, and contract management. Develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure service quality and compliance.
• Cost Optimization & Risk Management: Drive procurement cost reduction initiatives without compromising service levels. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity.
• Strategic Partnering & Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Supply Chain, and Finance teams to align procurement strategies with operational needs. Act as a trusted advisor for logistics and warehousing procurement decisions.
• Supplier Performance: Lead quarterly business reviews (QBR) with strategic suppliers, monitor KPIs for performance, cost savings, and sustainability goals, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Data-Driven Procurement: Analyze category spend, supply markets, and cost drivers in collaboration with our new Procurement Insights team to uncover efficiencies and opportunities.
• Sustainability: Integrate responsible sourcing practices into category plans. Ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and driving environmental and social impact across the supply base
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Challenge the status quo and actively seek out opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support procurement activities within other procurement categories

What You Bring

While great skills and experience can come from many paths, we believe you're likely to thrive in this role if you have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Finance or similar field.
• 3–5 years of procurement and category management experience and/or 5–8 years of industry experience in logistics/transport/3PL with a procurement focus.
• Strong stakeholder management experience and ability to collaborate across functions and regions in a matrix environment while building strong internal and external partnerships.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Proven and strong skills in negotiation, supplier management, and contract execution etc.
• Deep experience in running RFI/RFQ/RFP, e-auctions process etc.
• Proficiency with procurement systems (P2P, spend analysis, eSourcing, contract management tools, etc.).
• Excellent project management, communication, and engagement skills.
• Pro-active mindset highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and initiative, consistently focused on driving business value.
• Ability to navigate within a dynamic, fast paced global environment. Quickly adapts to the changes while maintaining productivity and a positive outlook.
• It will be an advantage if you in addition have Procurement experience within other Indirect spend areas.

Ambu – a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter

Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment.

We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.