Senior Category Manager, Wholesale - North America
About The Position
Help drive our strategic expansion of Indirect Procurement and streamline the supplier landscape across our Wholesale in North America. If you’re excited about building a strong Wholesale category strategy and creating real impact, and if you thrive in an international environment built on collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement, this role could be a great match. You will be based at our office in Somerset, New Jersey a minimum of 3 days per week joining a strong, collaborative team working across Denmark, Poland, and US. Demant Indirect Procurement is growing to support our strategic ambition to streamline our supplier landscape, strengthen governance, and increase value creation across our wholesale companies in North America, growing our Indirect Procurement team. We are therefore looking for a dedicated Senior Category Manager to take ownership of our key categories in Wholesale North America. In this role, you will take the lead in developing and executing category strategies for Marketing, HR, and Services—areas that play a critical role in Demant’s business performance, innovation, and employee experience. You’ll be joining a team of soon 15 colleagues based in Denmark, Poland and US. What characterizes us as a team is our knowledge sharing, professional sparring, and our support to each other. We are a part of Global Procurement in Global Supply Chain with colleagues based around the world. “By joining our Global Indirect Procurement team, you will become part of a culture that truly prioritizes development and offers a clear path for career progression,” explains your new manager, Jens Bødker Knudsen, Director of Indirect Procurement. He adds, “At Demant, there are many opportunities to explore your interests - whether you see yourself growing as a specialist, moving into project management, or pursuing a leadership role.”
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years of experience in strategic procurement and category management
- Excellent communications skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Excellent analytical skills with an aptitude to convert complex and conflicting needs into actionable requirements
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Advanced knowledge of contracts and the ability to lead stakeholders to minimize the impact of contract terms and conditions
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- 25% Travel (Denmark and Canada)
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Drive the category strategy roadmap across key areas such as Marketing, HR and Services.
- Support Wholesale-wide efforts to streamline, consolidate, and optimize our supplier landscape.
- Ensure transparency, compliance, and strategic alignment across stakeholders.
- Conduct category analyses, market screenings, e-sourcing activities, and competitive tenders.
- Lead negotiations and support commercial decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for standardization and improved supplier performance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
- 24/7 virtual medical care
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Supplemental insurance for yourself, your spouse/partner, and your children
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care or Dependent Care
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
