Do you have a good business understanding, are you an experienced negotiator and a team player? Are you good at communicating and capable of identifying, monitoring, and managing potential risks? If yes, you should apply for this challenging position in our Global Procurement team at Palsgaard.

As our new Regional Procurement Manager your primary area of responsibility will be to cover the full “life cycle” of supplier relationship and to drive our procurement strategy with colleagues in Procurement function, Application Development and Operations.

“In this role, you will be responsible for strategically important raw materials consumed domestically and internationally and thus great exposure in our organisation. To meet future needs, you should have an extensive tool box which enables you to navigate in a dynamic environment where anticipation and acting as change agent is key success criteria - across global supply chains and organisation. The position is an excellent opportunity for you to influence and be a key contributor to the future Palsgaard…”, says CPO, Pia Brinkmann Madsen.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues around the world whose primary responsibility is to ensure that Palsgaard’s suppliers for global production and application sites are the right ones, supporting our growth ambitions while also meeting our sustainability requirements.

We place great value on professional collaboration within the team and maintain an informal tone in our daily work. We ensure a thorough onboarding process to equip you to handle and succeed in your tasks. As the dedicated position in China is newly created you will have the opportunity to influence its development.

The role is based in Shanghai, and you will report directly to our CPO, Pia Brinkmann Madsen based at our HQ in Denmark.

As we work on a global scale, the position requires 15-20 travel days a year visiting business partners, suppliers, and Palsgaard sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Personal responsibility for procurement activities relating to supply to production in Palsgaard China.
• Working with local application team in Palsgaard China and colleagues in Global Procurement team on development projects and introduction of new raw materials.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Global Procurement team regarding sourcing of items in China to other Palsgaard sites globally

What do you need to apply?

You hold a procurement- or supply chain degree at master or bachelor level – alternatively, you have a relevant background in sales and marketing. You have at least 3+ years of experience from a similar commercial function within procurement or sales at strategic, tactical, and operational level.

You have a solid business acumen and strong negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining effective relationships with our vendors. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities are essential, alongside a robust understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, efficiently handling multiple tasks while ensuring high standards of quality and attention to detail. Experience in the food, food ingredients, or related industries is a plus, though not a strict requirement.

You bring a solid procurement toolbox to develop our processes and ways of working. You have a structured approach and can prioritize your work as well as effectively manage multiple tasks.

You demonstrate quality in execution and can work independently with a clear aim to define and drive best-in-class performance and bring high value to our customers, partners, and colleagues through an open and helpful approach.

You are familiar with MS Office, and, as we work in an international environment, good communication skills in Chinese and English are required.

At Palsgaard, we are always guided by our corporate values; Loyalty - Responsibility – Commitment, and we will, of course, make sure to give you a thorough onboarding as well as the necessary training to ensure continuing professional development.

What do we offer you?

• A job in an expanding company that combines technological knowledge with practical value generation.
• A job in an international environment with clients, partners, and colleagues all over the world.
• A job in a market leading company with high ESG standards .
• A job in a socially well-functioning atmosphere and informal environment and one extra week of holiday (Palsgaard Week).
  

Next step

If you want to seize this opportunity, then send us your application and resume as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on an on-going basis. If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Pia Brinkmann Madsen, tel.: +45 6197 2360.