Senior Professional Analyst, Procurement - Aarhus

Are you ready to leverage your analytical skills and digital mindset to drive procurement excellence? Join us in our global Procurement organization where your expertise will be pivotal in shaping sourcing strategies and processes.

“You will become an integral part of our Procurement Center of Excellence team, enabling our Purchasers to excel by utilizing the best sourcing practices and data-driven insights. Your work will highlight current opportunities and contribute to an efficient procurement setup,” says Thomas Jahn, Senior Procurement Manager.

How you will make an impact

In this role, you will be responsible for providing experienced support towards sourcing areas, defining, preparing, and conducting sourcing projects. You will ensure the deployment of sourcing processes and tools and perform advanced analytics and reporting. As a strategic partner to designated sourcing areas, you will challenge and optimize ways of working, identify needs for optimization, and develop tools to increase efficiency. You will:
 

• Conduct market outlook, data collection, and spend analysis.
• Perform tail spend analysis and provide recommendations.
• Promote and facilitate the utilization of the sourcing toolbox.
• Analyze supplier responses and prepare scorecards.
• Prepare T2T/strategic meetings and support system, process, and tool usage within local Procurement.
• Educate business in Arla purchasing process and channels, providing clear buying channels for different purposes.

What will make you successful

You have a relevant academic background, confirmed with an MA degree, and 3-5 years of experience in procurement. You should possess expert knowledge of procurement processes and tools, with strong analytical and data management skills. You have proven experience in data analysis and pattern identification to support decision-making, profound digital capabilities, and eagerness to master systems and platforms. Fluency in English and excellent command of MS Office, including advanced Excel capabilities, are essential.

What do we offer?

You will join a team of Procurement Analysts dedicated to supporting our Purchasers globally. Our department is characterized by a collaborative and positive culture, focusing on professional development and internal promotion. You will be part of a market-leading organization that values sustainable practices and innovation.

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet, and it is deeply anchored in our organization and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. To succeed, we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

Would you like to join us?

If you want to seize this exciting opportunity and be at the forefront of procurement innovation, please apply as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the right candidate is found.

For additional information, please contact Senior Procurement Manager, Thomas Jahn, at +45 8938 1779.

Shape the Future of Dairy 

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future. 

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry. 

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