Global/Group Category Manager - Digital/E-commerce and CE&I

Global/Group Category Manager - Digital/E-commerce and CE&I

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark CCO

Role overview

Are you ready to shape the future of Digital and E-commerce agencies procurement on a global scale at Carlsberg and support our export and license business as a business partner? We are looking for a Global Category Manager to lead the optimization of our approach to the procurement of Digital and E-commerce agencies across the Carlsberg Group ensuring the best return of investment and the right quality agencies for our global, regional and local businesses worldwide. Also this person would be the business partner for our Export and License business headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

What you’ll be doing

• Support Global Digital and E-commerce teams as a Procurement business Partner to improve Return on Investment of the group’s Digital and E-commerce spend.
• Map Digital and E-commerce categories spend cube and identify areas, sub-categories for optimization.
• Develop global category strategies for the different sub categories of Digital and E-commerce.
• Based on the category strategy either conduct global sourcing or develop best practice processes, tools and ways of working for the regions and markets to enable more efficient investment of these services.
• Working with key senior global, regional and local stakeholders and procurement teams to deliver significant efficiencies in Digital and E-commerce area.
• As second part of the role: support all Marketing and Sales related procurement activities of Carlsberg Export and Licence Business as a Business Partner to the Marketing Team. Manage agency tenders, contracts, supplier performance etc.

.  What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of experience in strategic Procurement and/or Digital Marketing.
• Proven track record of category sourcing strategy development, spend optimization, execution and project management.
• Strong negotiation skills, contract management skills required.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in business case development and ROI
• analysis.
• Previous experience in the E-commerce/Digital Marketing area are a plus.
• Strategic thinker with good communication, stakeholder engagement and cross-functional influencing skills.

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's or University degree is required.
• Master’s degree in Procurement or Marketing/Sales would be an advantage.

Languages:

• Fluent English is a must
• Other major world languages are a plus

What you can expect

• An opportunity to lead strategic procurement initiatives at a global industry leader.
• Collaboration with diverse teams across international markets.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Professional growth through innovative projects and development opportunities.

Interested?

Deadline for application is 22nd May 2025. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.

If you feel that you are ready for such a challenge and that you meet the above requirements, then apply through the below link.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.