Group Procurement Category Manager - CAPEX & Manufacturing Services

                Group Procurement Category Manager – CAPEX & Manufacturing Services

Join the Royal Unibrew family and embark on a thrilling journey as our new Procurement Category Manager within our Group Procurement function.

Are you a dedicated procurement and supply chain professional with a wealth of experience in CAPEX projects and Manufacturing Services? If so, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Your key tasks & responsibilities will be:

• The sub-categories of spend included in the scope of this role include CAPEX, MRO, Third Party Manufacturing, Utilities, CO2, CIP, and Draft Beer Dispense equipment. The role also has a group remit across the organisation.

• Strategic Category Management: Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for Group CAPEX and Manufacturing Services spend to align with our strategic growth objectives.

• Sourcing and Negotiation: Generate and implement effective sourcing and negotiation strategies to deliver business requirements with best cost and quality for TCO, leveraging benchmarks and cost models where appropriate.

• Performance Management: Achieve financial and relevant KPIs tied to the categories and broader Royal Unibrew goals. Manage costs and budgets effectively, particularly on large-scale CAPEX projects.

• Process Optimization: Drive consistency in category management, sourcing, and contract management processes while fostering best practices within the market teams and stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Alignment: Engage closely with market leaders and procurement teams to ensure alignment with business strategy and maintain a robust supplier network that supports delivery of group ambition.

• Market Insight: Utilize external knowledge and industry expertise to identify opportunities and mitigate risks related to commodities, industry best practices, digitalization, automation, and EU legislative environment.

• Supplier Collaboration: Establish collaboration platforms with key suppliers to enhance operational efficiencies, drive innovation, and promote sustainability and circularity initiatives.

We hope you recognize yourself in our below wishlist:

• Bachelor’s degree, professional CIPS qualification or equivalent is preferred.

• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience in CAPEX and Manufacturing Services categories, preferably in an international or matrixed organization. Experience in the CPG, food, and beverage industry is advantageous.

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a focus on risk management.

• Thorough understanding of procurement processes, ERP systems, and tools.

• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills, particularly with senior stakeholders.

• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo and drive change when necessary.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

• Enthusiastic and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.

• Passion for developing teams and nurturing early career talent.

Why Work for Us?

At Royal Unibrew, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a difference.

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.

Also you will have the opportunity to apply your skills in an informal and relaxed environment that encourages you to be yourself.

We actively share knowledge, helping and supporting one another.  Anticipate a competitive compensation package with numerous benefits, including all the Faxe Kondi Boosters/Cult/Rockstar you can drink.

Of course, we also offer a delightful lunch plan, excellent coffee, and all the other amenities that contribute to a great workday.

Contact & Application:

Please apply through our website by clicking the "Apply" button.

We look forward to hearing from you.

At Royal Unibrew, you'll find the industry's most dedicated, energetic, and experienced colleagues. Together, we build the best framework for a job that precisely matches your everyday life and career aspirations.

Royal Unibrew produces, markets, sells, and distributes quality beverages. We are a consortium of more than 35 breweries and beverage producers from across Denmark, known especially for our traditional, locally-rooted brands such as Faxe Kondi, Egekilde, Royal Beer, Ceres, and Odense Pilsner, as well as partner brands like Pepsi MAX and Heineken.

Today, we are the second-largest beverage company in Denmark. Our journey began in 1856, and we still maintain a strong commercial focus, a clear growth strategy, and an ambitious sustainability strategy - both domestically and internationally.

You'll have over 1500 colleagues in Denmark and more than 2700 colleagues outside the country, including in Finland, Italy, France, Norway, Canada, the Netherlands, and the Baltic countries.

With us, you'll be part of challenging the boundaries of sustainable production and distribution. You'll help ensure a diverse range of beverages that bring people together - on the dance floor, during the third half, or over a meal - all while contributing to strengthening Danish sports, music, and community life.