Regional Category Manager (m/f/d) Logistics and Operations Northern Europe

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 Operations for Northern Europe in our Corporate General Procurement function.

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

Your Tasks

• Formulate and execute procurement strategies for logistics and operations categories across Northern Europe and Globally, when needed, to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality service and cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct market analysis to stay updated on regional trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, operations, and other departments to ensure procurement activities align with business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality service and cost-effective solutions. As well as monitoring and analysing supplier performance metrics such as quality, delivery, and cost, ensuring compliance with contracts and continuous improvement.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks through effective risk management policies and protocols tailored to the Nordics and Baltics.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business studies or professional equivalent i.e. CIPS
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic and tactical procurement at country level, international experience is desirable.
• Deep understanding of logistics and warehousing/operational categories
• Technical understanding, investment knowledge, and experience with capital expenditure (capex).
• Strong engagement with business needs and strategic thinking.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess market conditions and supplier performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively across hierarchy levels and functions, both within and across countries.
• Proficiency in English at a business level.
• Familiarity with working in matrix organization, an international environment, understanding cultural dynamics and global supply chain challenges.

Please apply online in English including your salary expectation and your earliest possible starting date. Your contact person with HR is Erik Sabo. We are looking forward to your application!