Global Category Manager

at  Lantmnnen Unibake

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

Please refer the Job description for details