REGIONAL PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGER (EMEA)

Main Functions

We are seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of collaboration, a passion for Procurement and a keen eye for detail to create value throughout the supply chain. You will be responsible for category development and implementation across the Business Units Bio-Ingredients and EMEA Baking of Lallemand. This role requires close cross-functional collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure consistency across all spend activities.

The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for managing procurement activities, and supplier relationship management processes within the procurement categories. The role supports the Strategic Procurement Director in achieving cost efficiency, ensuring quality and food safety, driving sustainability journey with our suppliers, and enhancing supply chain resilience across the spend categories. The ideal candidate will have a strategic and value-driven approach, a strong focus on supplier quality, compliance and sustainability, and the ability to adapt to the unique demands of the food market.

The Procurement Category Manager will be part of Lallemand Bio-Ingredients Supply Chain-Procurement Organisation and report directly to the Strategic Procurement Director.

The workplace is at our new location Baronessens Kvarter 6R, 7000 Fredericia, DK and can be combined with Home-Office.

Technical skills

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement in the food industry world. Experience with crop-related products and chemicals is a strong plus.
• Proven proficiency in category management, supplier management, data analytics tools and ERP systems (MS Dynamics).
• Value-creation oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Understanding of food safety standards and risk mitigation plan.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Personal abilities

Required

• You are positive and committed with a 'can-do' attitude
• Strong communication and presentation skills for effective supplier management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfortable within a matrix management structure in a multinational environment and capable of managing virtual teams.
• Resilience and Flexibility - Comfortable with the dynamic and nature of the raw material supply chain and capable of managing change effectively.
• Adaptability - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive approach to resolving issues and driving improvements.
• You are comfortable working autonomously and have great collaboration skills when working with others

General criteria

Required

• Travel is required (up to 25% of your time).

Organization

Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.

Lallemand's Bio-Ingredients business unit has decades of experience as a quality yeast producer for the savory, health, and biotech industries.

We produce a wide range of products including yeast extracts, inactive yeasts and their derivatives for flavour enhancers, enriched mineral and vitamin yeasts for the health supplement and health food markets, and high-grade yeast extracts for the biotech industry. These products are propelled across the globe thanks to our impressive reach and a large dedicated team that serves our customers worldwide.

The Bio-Ingredients team is proud of the strong partnerships it has forged with its clients, relying on trust and cooperation in order to develop custom solutions for each individual business. Check out the available career opportunities in North America and several European countries.

Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.