Senior Category Manager, Plastics

In our line of work, life isn’t a given - it’s the ultimate goal. When life takes an unexpected turn, our technology and solutions enable caregivers to make informed diagnostic decisions to improve patient care. This is our shared purpose at Radiometer and what unites all +4000 of us - no matter our roles or where in the world we’re located. Creating impactful innovations like ours, doesn’t happen overnight - it requires uncompromising persistency, passion, and a desire to make a difference. Here, you can learn, grow, and chart an uncommonly diverse career.

Radiometer is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

The Senior Category Manager, Plastics for Radiometer is responsible for developing and implementing the sourcing strategy within the Plastics category.

You will work in an environment where we always strive for continuous improvement. You will also undertake supplier management including the integration of supplier innovation elements into the organization's process. Other tasks would include:

• Being in charge of negotiating at a high level and enter into global agreements and contracts with Radiometers suppliers.

• Ensuring high quality and on-time delivery for the right prices and under efficient conditions.

• Cooperation with Radiometers other departments and subsidiaries to further develop and optimize our commerce with the suppliers.

• Securing leverage through existing and new Danaher agreements and cooperation.

You will join the Global Strategic Procurement department, based in Brønshøj, in an onsite role. The team consists of 16 dedicated professionals, organized across direct and indirect material categories. You’ll become part of a collaborative and well-established group known for its openness, positive energy, and sense of humor.

Many of your closest colleagues have been with Radiometer for many years, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge they’re eager to share.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Set objectives to be achieved through the sourcing strategy related to the spend category and monitor achievement

• Achieve direct material cost reduction

• Secure optimal payments terms

• Ensure the agreed service levels with internal stakeholders are adhered to

• Ensure contract compliance

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Educational background as Cand.merc or equivalent

• 5-10 years of experience in direct material procurement, preferably within the Plastics category

• Proven high-level negotiation skills and experience with global contracts

• Strong ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate across teams and subsidiaries

• Skilled in preparing professional tender documents and implementing global sourcing strategies

• Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships

• Proficient in driving results, leveraging data, and working effectively within a team

Application

We review applications on an ongoing basis and invite candidates to interviews as soon as we identify a potential match. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Director, Global Strategic Procurement, Amanda Jane Samuelsen at amanda.samuelsen@radiometer.dk.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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