Regional Category Manager (m/f/d) Logistics and Warehousing Nordics & Baltics

29 countries. Around 49,000 colleagues. 70,000 pharmacies supplied and millions of patients: Join PHOENIX! Support us in supplying the people of Europe with medicines and healthcare products quickly and reliably - and experience a job that is as diverse as it is important. Where you can proactively master challenges, implement ideas and drive change. Look forward to pure variety at a successful, future-proof family company, the market-leading pharmaceutical wholesaler in Germany and at the same time the best integrated healthcare provider in Europe.

We are looking for a Regional Category Manager (m/f/d) Logistics and Warehousing Nordics & Baltics for our General Procurement Department.

This role can be filled in Sweden, Denmark or Finnland.

Your Tasks

• Develop and Implement Regional Strategies: Formulate and execute procurement strategies for logistics and warehousing categories across the Nordics and Baltics to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with regional suppliers to ensure high-quality service and cost-effective solutions.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market analysis to stay updated on regional trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with finance, legal, operations, and other departments to ensure procurement activities align with business objectives.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics such as quality, delivery, and cost, ensuring compliance with contracts and continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks through effective risk management policies and protocols tailored to the Nordics and Baltics.

Your Profile

• Educational Background: Bachelor's or master's degree in business studies, engineering or similar.
• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of experience in strategic and tactical procurement.
• Category Knowledge: Deep understanding of logistics and warehousing categories.
• Advantage: Technical understanding, investment knowledge, and experience with capital expenditure (capex).
• Business Acumen: Strong engagement with business needs and strategic thinking.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills to assess market conditions and supplier performance.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively across hierarchy levels and functions, both within and across countries.
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English at a business level.
• International Experience: Familiarity with working in matrix organization, an international environment, understanding cultural dynamics and global supply chain challenges.