NKT A/S - Procurement Project Manager

Group Procurement is growing and we’re looking for a Procurement Project Manager to drive important and global procurement projects in collaboration with different stakeholders across organization. Are you data-driven, energetic critical-thinker and want to join an international environment with plenty of opportunities to grow and develop? This is the position for you!

Drive Procurement Projects and leverage your skills in procurement

As Procurement Project Manager you will drive cross functional and cross sites initiatives, optimization projects, business process improvement often combined with targets related to sustainability or supply chain optimization. You will work closely with category managers and other stakeholders, exposing you to a variety of interesting projects and cooperations with different divisions of the organization. This is your chance to join dynamic procurement department where you can truly make an impact and contribute to the growth of our company.

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Leading global initiatives with significant impact on the business and value creation, applying project management methodology and best practices 
• Setting clear end-product goals for the projects, identifying key deliverables and risks, structuring activities to deliver tangible results in terms of cost, productivity improvements, new sourcing models and process improvements
• Engaging with stakeholders, from frontline workers, and category managers to senior management to ensure ongoing alignment
• Depending on the project, taking on tasks such as workshops, defining sourcing strategies, analyzing data & buying patterns, leading RFX process, engaging with suppliers and stakeholders
• Driving resolution of complex issues, modelling the processes, providing direction for optimized way of working.

Your stakeholders are placed at different locations around Europe. We offer a modern flexible workplace with possibility for working from home and flexible hours.

A seat in a large, international organization with career development opportunities

We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. This role will offer you exciting possibilities to contribute to NKTs purpose to connect a greener world. You will have an experience manager who will give you the freedom to act and the support you need to excel in your role. You will work in an international and matrix organization giving you career development opportunities and remote-working possibilities.

Please apply via the link below, at latest by July 11th. Please note that personality and cognitive tests may be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding the position, you are very welcome to contact Marzena Stark Head of Procurement Excellence, marzena.stark@nkt.com. If you have any inquiries about the recruitment process please contact Global Talent Attraction Specialist, Kevin Strack, kevin.strack@nkt.com.

Please note that due to the GDPR, we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow! 

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About NKT
At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

Qualififactions: 

A strategic thinker with effective communication and organizational skills

To thrive and excel in this position, you have experience in project management within procurement or supply chain management. You can demonstrate excellent change management, communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to engage with both team members and stakeholders effectively. You are organized, detail-oriented, and excel in time management. You have experience in procurement processes and ability to use data for fact based decision-making.

Additionally, your CV includes:

• A university degree, for example in economics, business administration, engineering, or a related field
• Experience as project manager within a strategic procurement function
• Project Management methodology/tools/processes in a cross functional setup
• Proficiency in English