Procurement Manager for Unicon Denmark
Do you want to become part of a market leading and high-quality driven company? Unicon Denmark is a leading company in the construction materials industry, providing innovative solutions in the production and distribution of concrete. With a focus on sustainability and quality, we aim to exceed our customers' expectations and create long-lasting partnerships. As a part of the global Cementir Group, we are committed to improving sustainable development and reducing our environmental impact.
We are seeking a dedicated and analytical Procurement Manager to join the management teams at Unicon and Kudsk & Dahl, driving our procurement activities to the next level. Across both companies, we are a team of 400 motivated colleagues working every day to ensure the efficient and professional delivery of ready-mixed concrete from our 32 plants.
Creating our next level Procurement Set up
As Procurement Manager you will manage and innovate our procurement activities and optimize our supplier relationships together with your great procurement team. You will play an important part in advancing and further developing Unicon's direct and indirect procurement. You will be responsible for a procurement team that you will motivate, develop, and lead towards common goals.
You will become part of Unicon's management team as well as part of our regional Procurement & Supply Chain Management team, which services the entire value chain in Unicon as well as the Nordic & Baltic Region, which, in addition to Unicon Denmark, consists of Unicon Norway and Aalborg Portland.
Your primary workplace will be at Unicon's head office in Vejle. Unicon in Denmark and Norway, as well as Aalborg Portland, are owned by the Italian Cementir Group, and through your work, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with and visit other business units in both the Nordic & Baltic Region and the Cementir Group.
As Procurement Manager at Unicon, you will be responsible for driving procurement activities as well as ensuring that governance and compliance processes are adhered to in line with both internal and external regulations. You will work closely with both local and international teams to ensure that all procurement procedures follow group guidelines and relevant legislation. It is therefore essential that you have experience with or are eager to gain a deep understanding of governance structures and complex workflows, ensuring they are implemented and followed throughout the organization.
In Unicon we offer attractive benefits, ongoing professional development, and a supportive culture that promotes innovation and collaboration.
Key responsibilities:
- Leadership and development of the procurement team in Unicon
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies to ensure sustainable procurement, cost-effectiveness and efficient supply chain management
- Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and establishing long-term partnerships
- Conducting market analysis and staying updated on industry trends, pricing, and availability of materials
- Collaborating with various departments to forecast material requirements and initiate procurement orders
- Tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities
- Implementing best practices and process improvements to streamline procurement procedures
- Participation in Group Procurement Projects
Analytical and a collaborative approach
The ideal candidate is a team player known for good business understanding and ability to analyze and understand complex relationships and issues within the company. If you are an innovative, curious, and engaged individual who thrives working in a fast pace driven company and highly performance-oriented team setup, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading company.
We highly value if you bring following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Proven experience in procurement management, including global procurement and negotiation
- Great negation and contract management skills
- Understanding of Danish legal and contractual rules
- Ability to develop and implement efficient processes and methods
- Competencies in digital tools such as Excel, PowerBI, and SAP BW
- Knowledge of SAP is an advantage
- Experience with international negotiation and procurement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
- Fluency in English is a prerequisite both in written and verbal form and fluent Danish skills are a plus
Unicon Denmark offers equal opportunities for all and have an active focus on fostering a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. In our company employment is based on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and benefits.
