Category Manager - Marketing & Sales Procurement

Category Manager, Marketing & Sales Procurement

We are looking for a Category Manager – Marketing & Sales Procurement to join our Group Procurement team in Copenhagen and partner closely with our Group Marketing department. This is an exciting opportunity to influence, execute, and optimize procurement strategies for agencies, AV production, design, and events – driving value creation and enabling brand growth across markets.

You will act as a business partner and center of excellence, co-leading supplier negotiations, managing key tenders, and ensuring best-in-class marketing procurement practice within our global organization.

What you will be doing

The role drives value creation through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, innovation, risk mitigation, and optimization of agency operating models.

Working closely with marketing stakeholders in CCO, support supplier selection, contract negotiations, governance, and performance management to ensure delivery of business objectives, cost efficiencies, quality, and compliance. The role also identifies opportunities to improve marketing effectiveness, leverage emerging technologies, and implement best-in-class procurement practices across the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as Procurement Business Partner to Group Marketing, ensuring alignment of goals and priorities.
• Support the development and execution of marketing procurement strategies alongside Global Category Managers.
• Lead or co-lead major RFX processes, including data collection, supplier evaluation, and contract management.
• Drive value through strategic supplier partnerships, negotiations, and robust performance management.
• Act as a subject matter expert in marketing procurement best practices, supporting key programs such as Marketing for Growth and Funding the Journey.
• Analyze market trends and spend patterns to uncover opportunities for optimization and savings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Group Legal, Finance, Integrated Supply Chain, and regional procurement teams to drive seamless execution.

What are we looking for

We are looking for a skilled professional with a strong background in marketing procurement who enjoys working in a collaborative and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Solid experience in marketing procurement, marketing, or commercial roles, preferably in an international or FMCG context.
• Proven ability to manage tenders, RFX processes, and supplier negotiations while ensuring value delivery.
• Ability to interpret data, conduct market and spend analysis, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Solid understanding of marketing agency categories such as creative, AV production, design, and events, as well as key value drivers.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with diverse stakeholders across different levels and functions.
• Experience working in cross-functional and multinational teams, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Structured and methodical approach to planning and execution with attention to detail.
• Openness to learning, flexibility in managing change, and a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; knowledge of SAP or ERP systems is an advantage.
• Fluent English (spoken and written); other language skills are considered helpful.

What you can expect

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow and what we can offer you is an equal opportunity to grow across our company.

All of this is taking place in culturally diverse environment, where we celebrate our successes together and where no matter where you are from, who you are, or what experiences you bring to the table, all we say is: WELCOME YOU!

If you join our team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Unlimited soft and coffee drinks in the office
• Monthly beer and soft drink allowance
• Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen
• Opportunities to have fun together during regular Friday bars.

Interested?

Apply through the link. Please note that this is the only way we accept applications.

To help ensure a smooth recruitment process, we kindly ask that all application documents be submitted in English.

The deadline for applying is the 29th June 2026. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.