Senior Manager Group Procurement PMO

The Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) in Switzerland integrates a number of central functions in the Carlsberg Group: H&S, Quality, Procurement, Production, Logistics and Planning. Group H&S is developing, communicating and driving an effective coordinated H&S Strategy for ISC and commercial teams. Group ISC manages the brewery network, handles the global procurement processes, sets the global standards for quality, brewing technology, ensures end-to-end planning and aims to deliver world-class logistics and customer service.

Working for the ISC will give you the chance to contribute to this highly ambitious integrated function within the Carlsberg Group as well as the opportunity to set your own "foot print" in the organisation during its rapid development. If you enjoy working in an international environment, have an entrepreneurial spirit and can see yourself supporting our purpose, “Brewing for a better today and tomorrow”, the ISC in Carlsberg can be a unique chance for your career and personal development

Senior Manager Group Procurement PMO

As one of the leading brewers in the world, Carlsberg can offer you an exciting international career with outstanding individual growth opportunities. Working in the major league of global beer brands, you will be faced with many professional challenges allowing you to grow in your professional career. All it takes is your commitment and courage to face challenges head-on – and a passion for winning!

The Senior Manager Group Procurement PMO is a member of Procurement insight and & Excellence.  

This role functions as the Project Management Officer (PMO), overseeing organization design, value capture, integration, and other strategic initiatives. Additionally, it serves as the procurement lead for key cross-functional initiatives.

The role will ensure that high-impact programs:

• Stay focused and aligned with strategic priorities
• Maintain visibility across the organization
• Are accelerated to achieve both short-term milestones and long-term business outcomes

The PMO Senior Manager will play a significant role to enhance cross functional collaboration within procurement (Group/Regional/markets) and beyond procurement( quality, planning, Carlsberg Excellence, Innovation, Commercial, Marketing, and etc.  

The position will be based in 8866 Ziegelbrücke (greater area Zurich), Switzerland. The required skills & competencies to succeed in this role are:

Personal qualifications / competencies:

Personal skills:

• Scientific thinking with a holistic mindset.
• Proactive problem-solver with a results-driven mindset
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with frequent changes
• Structured and execution-focused with a strong sense of urgency
• Actively promotes ''one - team'' spirit and collaboration across functions and ability to influence & engagement stakeholders at all levels
• Role modelling learn-do-teach with continuous learning and coaching passion.

Professional skills:

• Proven cross-functional project management expertise, including design and deployment of complex governance model structures.
• International experience preferred, particularly in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain
• Proven capability of leading & implementing broad-based transformational change as well as being able to effectively communicate & influence senior leaders in multi-national companies.
• Understanding of the beverage industry & its supply chain dynamics is a plus
• Growth Mindset

We live growth mindset culture in Carlsberg, we are looking for new colleagues who:

• Live by Semper Ardens (always burning) and constantly strive for the extraordinary
• Foster an environment of positive energy and compassion
• Passionate about the consumer in everything we do
• Decide fast and deliver with excellence
• Empower, support, and grow our people to reach their full potential

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's or University degree is required. 

• Advanced scientific degree (MS) or MBA is preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in cross-functional project management
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a multinational and matrix organization
• Experience from strategic management consultancy e.g. Kearney, BCG, McKinsey, or Bain, will be considered as an advantage.

Language:

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Other languages will be considered an advantage.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead to create strategy, framework and roadmap for functional partnering workstream
• Take responsibility for specific Group Procurement projects.
• Ensures that projects align with company priorities and deliver value.
• Effectively tracks project progress, identify route cause and take actions to close the gap in case of deviation.
• Establish and maintain close relationships with key stakeholders in the ISC Leadership Team, Finance, Group Internal Audit and other functions related to project tasks.
• Act as a key liaison for initiatives from ISC Leadership Team and Procurement Leadership Team.
• Contribute to increasing and developing the capabilities of Procurement employees.
• Provide expertise on optimizing procurement process.
• Contribute to updating, adjusting, and further developing policies and manuals

If you feel that you are ready for such a challenge and that you meet the above requirements, then apply through the link. Application deadline: April 8th,  2025.

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.