Sr. Manager, Sourcing & Procurement

Reports To: VP, Brand Development

Location: Remote, occasional travel to Denmark office

What You’ll Do:

• Drive continual improvement of category vision, strategies, and objectives to deliver against boarder business objectives.
• Execute individual strategic projects and provide high-level project management of sourcing roadmap strategy and execution of sourcing and procurement activities across assigned category team’s projects.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers by sourcing reliable vendors to meet organizational needs.
• Negotiate collection and item level costs and establish mutually beneficial agreements with suppliers.
• Analyze and improve procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall operations.
• Stay informed on market trends, industry best practices, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand needs and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Ensure that procured materials and services meet company standards, budget requirements, vendor certifications and QA qualifications.
• Monitor supplier performance, including quality, on-time delivery, and overall compliance.
• Develop and track appropriate Procurement KPI’s in conjunction with management.
• Uphold procurement policies, legal compliance, and ethical sourcing standards across the organization.
• Manage a direct report, the Sourcing and Procurement Analyst with additional reports possible as team expands

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking – Visionary planning rooted in market trends and long-term value creation.
• Execution Excellence – Delivering results through effective planning, resource management, and operational rigor.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Building trust and alignment across internal teams and external partners.
• Sourcing Strategy – Crafting value-driven plans that balance cost, risk, and innovation.
• Global Supplier Management – Cultivating strong, accountable supplier partnerships around the world that deliver ongoing improvement.
• Negotiation – Securing win-win agreements through strategic communication and problem-solving.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing and/or Procurement.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and decision-making techniques with a strong understanding of contracting and negotiating principles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines and deliverables.
• Computer literacy with a proficiency in computer-based analytical and communication tools (Excel & PowerPoint).
• Quick learner with interest in understanding and applying supplier best practices.
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.
• Innovative, self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision along with strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.