Global Category Manager, Digital

Will you own Hempel's global Digital category? Can you shape how we source technology, manage strategic suppliers, and create value across our global organization?

Our doors are open for a Global Category Manager, Digital that will enhance our digital leadership team and organization by ensuring development of Category Management, sourcing and contract management, strong supplier relationships and developing sustainable solutions.

In this position you will own and mature all aspects of strategic sourcing of the Global spend on Digital in Hempel. You will report to Group Procurement Director for Indirect and work closely together with all parts of the business areas such as commercial, finance, external suppliers, collaborating with other colleagues from all over the world.  

 

What will your core tasks be?

• Category management and strategy development in close collaboration with the business
• Sourcing and procurement of the global IT category in line with the businesses' requirements
• Planning, negotiating, and contracting all relevant marketing sourcing related activities.
• Continuously optimizing the global digital category and spend by driving cost and P&L focused initiatives.
• Stakeholder management with both internal and external stakeholders

 

Are you a skilled category strategist with global Indirect Spend experience?

You will need experience in strategic sourcing, procurement of Digital Solutions and IT-related activities, and a global category approach. We look for someone who is comfortable working across different cultures and will continuously optimize our indirect spend in this area

Personal values are very important to us. We are searching for someone who is customer oriented, instils trust, collaborates, and gets results.

What else do we look for in you?

• You have relevant experience in global category management 
• You are strong in influencing without direct authority
• You have extensive experience in translating Digital needs into procurement strategy
• You have relevant experience in change management
• You are experienced managing complex global stakeholders
• You are commercially minded
• You are capable of challenging established ways of working
• You are comfortable operating in an evolving category
• You are able to communicate in a clear and consistent way in both written and verbal English

 

What can you expect from us?

In Hempel, we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross functional and cross-cultural working relationships. You will be based in our HQ offices in Lyngby, Denmark. You will also be part of the Group Procurement, consisting of 55 colleagues around the world.

We would love for you to become part of Hempel’s growing & diverse team. Hempel has an ambitious goal of making our world last longer, beautifully with sustainable coating solutions. Join us and support our strategy by optimizing our indirect spend.

Ready to become a part of an ambitious, collaborative team?

We welcome you to apply! Please submit your application letter with a CV in English. For more specific information regarding the role, call Chris Lassen Mose Jensen – Director, Indirect Procurement at +45 3083 2526

Application due

2026-10-14

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Job Functions

Purchasing

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.