Career Opportunities: Group Procurement Manager - Logistics (3163)

Requisition ID 3163 - Posted - Procurement - Denmark - Faxe

We have an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Logistics Procurement Category Manager to join the Group Procurement function at Royal Unibrew.

Are you a passionate procurement and supply chain professional with expertise in Logistics and a demonstrated track record of positively influencing across internal and external ecosystems to unlock end to end value and efficiencies to fuel sustainable growth?

As Group Category Manager – Logistics , you will report to the CPO and lead the development and execution of the Group Logistics procurement strategy across road freight including line-haul and last mile distribution, ocean freight, warehousing and related logistics services including pallets. You will combine strategic category leadership with hands-on execution, working closely with local market organisations,

The role will be based at our HQ in Faxe, Denmark.

Main responsibilities:

Strategy Development:

• Define and execute a multi-year procurement category strategy for Logistics that balances local execution with strategic priorities to support the group’s overarching goals.
• Leverage a strong external radar and category expertise to identify, evaluate and act on emerging opportunities and risks, i.e. external supplier landscape, commodities, industry best practices, digitalisation and automation and EU legislative environment.

Category and Supplier Relationship Management:

• Optimise category management processes, elevate sourcing and contract management processes, and build best practices with the market teams and stakeholders. Increase utilisation of eSourcing and development of digital tools to support cost modelling, benchmarking, and contract management.
• Develop supplier collaboration platforms with key suppliers across the group to unlock operational efficiencies, process enhancements, digital innovation, and to accelerate sustainability and circularity initiatives.

Value delivery, efficiency and business partnering:

• Deliver cost savings, supply chain efficiencies and carbon reduction targets. Establish ways of working with stakeholders to measure relevant KPIs, track initiatives, manage risk and deliver multiyear productivity plans.
• Ensure early engagement and alignment with relevant stakeholders on business strategy to maintain a fit for purpose and efficient logistics network driving optimal cost to serve to fuel sustainable business growth.
• Provide category leadership and inputs into on strategic projects, integration, and network optimisation.
• Streamline processes and drive digitalisation agenda.

Ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree. Professional CIPS qualification or similar will be considered.
• Min. 8 years of relevant procurement experience in logistics categories in an international or matrixed organisation. Nordics and CPG industry experience is a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement processes, ERP systems, procurement tools and network modelling, including a strong data analytics skillset and commodity management experience.
• Excellent communication, gravitas and influencing skills to build relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Team player with a service-oriented mindset but is also not afraid to challenge the status quo or be the critical friend when required.
• Project and change management - track record for initiating and embedding change.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on execution.
• Energised by challenges, white spaces, and complexity.
• Enthusiastic, solution-oriented approach.
• Passion for developing and coaching teams.

What success looks like
Success in this role means creating a Logistics procurement organisation that is recognised as a strategic business partner , delivering measurable value beyond price reduction.

The successful candidate will establish strong Group category governance while enabling local ownership, build strategic supplier partnerships, increase data and digital maturity, strengthen resilience and sustainability, and continuously identify opportunities to improve the total cost, service and efficiency of Royal Unibrew's logistics network .

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.