October 11, 2024

Lantmännen Unibake

København

Global Category Manager

Have an appetite for more?
Join the 2nd largest bakery group in Europe powered by ambitious people who are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do.
With business in mind and people at heart, we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.
We are looking for an experienced Global Category Manager - Energy to join our Lantmännen Unibake team at our office in Copenhagen, Denmark.
This is what you will do
We are seeking a Global Category Manager to lead the development and execution of the Unibake category strategy for energy. In this role, you will be the business expert, providing essential advice and support to stakeholders, managing financial risks and ensuring our energy supplier portfolio is effectively managed. You will also be responsible for setting global energy budgets and forecasting prices across all our business units.
This role includes a significant amount of travel, offering the opportunity to engage with teams across various regions and drive our energy procurement strategy on a global scale. If you're ready for an exciting and impactful role, we want to hear from you!
Primary areas of responsibility:

Lead the development and execution of the Unibake energy category strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
Serve as the business expert in energy procurement, offering advice on both commodity and non-commodity costs to stakeholders globally
Develop and execute global energy contracts while managing supplier relationships and ensuring long-term performance
Oversee commodity financial risks and ensure compliance with standards, controls, policies, and risk guidelines
Coordinate global energy budgets and price forecasting for accurate financial planning across all units
Lead the procurement of green energy certifications and drive sustainability in energy sourcing, including renewable investments and alternative fuels
Develop and maintain an energy reporting dashboard and manage ad-hoc requests, especially during crises
Act as the procurement lead on energy-related projects, such as renewable investments and alternative fuel solutions

Skills & Requirements

This is what you need to succeed:

Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in energy procurement within an international context
Proven experience in leading projects or contributing as part of a project team
Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships on a global scale
General knowledge of ERP systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Excellent proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Open for regular business travel to our global business units.

What we offer to you
Lantmännen Unibake is certainly a growing organization that is ready to cater to your ambitions. It has doubled in size in a decade.
We pride ourselves on having a high-performing and open, friendly multicultural environment where we offer support and development to enhance your career and develop your knowledge and competencies. In return for your commitment, drive, and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive work environment within a highly successful international bakery group, where you will be able to impact the business and have the possibility to grow your career further in our many international locations.
Expected traveling days:
The role requires significant travel, up to 50% of your time could be spent visiting our bakery business units.

Place of work:
Lantmännen Unibake International HQ in Copenhagen, Ørestad
Sounds interesting?
We will interview ongoing so please don’t hesitate to send your application by submitting your CV and motivational letter via this link. If you have any questions about the position or recruitment process you are welcome to contact Ieva Damberga, Global Talent Acquisition Manager via Linked In. All applications must be completed in English and will be treated confidentially.
All applications must be completed in English and will be treated confidentially.

About the company

Lantmännen Unibake is a leading global bakery company within the Lantmännen Group. With expertise in bakery products for food service and retail, we serve consumers around the clock and across the world every day. The aim is to make bread and pastry a profitable business for our customers through tasty, high-quality products and innovative solutions and based on a sustainable mind-set and excellent food safety standards. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lantmännen Unibake operates modern bakeries around the world and has sales in more than 60 countries. The brand portfolio comprises a range of well-established B2B and Bt C brands e.g. Schulstad Bakery Solutions, Schulstad, Bonjour, Vaasan, Pastridor and Hatting. Lantmännen Unibake has a turnover of EUR 1.1 billion and employs more than 6,000 people in 20+ countries. Appetite for more? Visit us at www.lantmannen-unibake.com

It goes right. Right from the start. New people start at Lantmännen Unibake every day. We’re used to creating the right beginning, right from day one. We’re ready for you.

Baking is a people business. Lantmännen Unibake has flour on its hands and people at its heart. The whole process of making everyday products takes team work, open-ness and mutual respect.

It's a group thing. Working for a global business is different. You feel connected to something bigger. Your team has a higher purpose. Ripples turn into waves.

It's about baking the future. We are taking baking further. Not just geographically but in terms of innovation. We have a proud heritage but we want to explore new products, markets and opportunities.

Diversity is a reality. Not an ambition. Not only are we global, we hire a multitude of nationalities. At the moment, your future colleagues come from more than 40 countries.