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We are looking for a Category Manager for factory‑oriented indirect spend. In an ever‑changing, fast‑paced world, we owe it to ourselves and to future generations to live responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through innovative stone‑wool solutions.

At the ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who interacts with our products. Our portfolio is perfectly suited to tackle many of today’s sustainability and development challenges—from energy consumption and water scarcity to flood prevention and human‑rights impact.

Group Sourcing and Procurement manages a global spend of EUR 2 bn on behalf of the ROCKWOOL Group. You will become part of the Indirect team, currently located in Denmark and Poland, managing a global spend of 290 MEUR covering Digital, Facility, Travel, Marketing, Waste handling, Industrial Cleaning, Development Projects, Material Handling Equipment and more while supporting the development of industry 4.0 manufacturing and further digitalisation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Strategically manage the assigned global portfolio according to the agreed end‑to‑end procurement process, contributing to profitability, securing supply and mitigating risks in close cooperation with ROCKWOOL factories.
• Support global strategies for your categories; focus on optimal supplier choice while ensuring sustainability in the procurement process, aligning with human‑rights and environmental impact guidelines.
• Lead cross‑functional competence centres within assigned areas, promoting communication, volume bundling, lean sourcing and best‑practice sharing.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (OPCO/Group Functions and GSP Regional organisation) to align sourcing activities and projects on scope, timeline and expected benefits.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects to mature the procurement function and influence policies and local strategies.
• Develop a 5‑quarter rolling activity plan based on category strategies and stakeholder needs.
• Review all spend in the assigned area at least once every three years to ensure competitive conditions.
• Run sourcing activities in collaboration with the Strategic Sourcing Team and the regional Purchasing team.
• Collect and communicate market information to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare regular updates (minimum quarterly) for key stakeholders on achievements and upcoming activities.
• Support non‑category colleagues in procurement activities, sharing best practices to achieve competitive results.
• Travel up to 30 days per year.

Assigned Responsibility Areas (Portfolio)

• Facility – Central Eastern Europe (CEE), UK, Southern Europe (LAT)
• Industrial Cleaning
• Material Handling Equipment
• Raw material handling on site

What You Bring

• Commercial business education (or similar) and procurement experience in category management.
• Experience in procurement strategy, contracting, negotiation, and tenders at a global level (ideally 5+ years).
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey information and expectations to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work within challenging or changing timelines and deadlines.
• Strong motivation to find opportunities and create results in a fast‑changing business environment.
• Proficient knowledge of IT systems.
• Fluency in English (mandatory).
• Valid driver’s licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and permanent contract after the probation period.
• Development package and team‑building events.
• Office‑first approach: home office available up to 2 days per week.
• Adaptable hours: start your workday anytime between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
• Home‑office subsidy.
• Private medical care.
• Multikafeteria MyBenefit.
• Well‑being programme.
• Extra day off for voluntary activities.
• Modern office space with a beautiful view, high‑standard furniture, bicycle parking, showers, chill‑out rooms with PlayStation and board games.

Interested?

If you recognize yourself in this profile, we kindly invite you to apply with a CV written in English.

Who We Are

We are the world leader in stone‑wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with over 12,200 employees spread across 40+ countries and 51 manufacturing facilities, focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promoting diversity and working against all forms of discrimination. ROCKWOOL’s culture is based on ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency – the foundation of “The ROCKWOOL Way.”