Trackman A/S - Category Manager Mechanics
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Category Manager Mechanics

  • On-site
    • Hørsholm, Sjælland, Denmark
  • Supply Chain & Facility

Job description

The Category Manager for Mechanics is a critical role connecting Supply chain and R&D hardware development. This role is essential in supporting the R&D team and ensuring the alignment of technical requirements with commercial strategies. Successfully, developing a mechanical category strategy to minimize future sourcing risks, optimize the supplier base, and secure optimal commercial agreements that align with current and future technological needs.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies

  • This involves analyzing the mechanical related product portfolio to ensure cost efficiency, supplier reliability, and alignment with the company’s overall procurement and operational goals.

Supplier Relationship Management

  • Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers with R&D to build a reliable and cost-effective supplier base.

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment with the company's technical and commercial requirements.

Support for Development Team

  • Act as a liaison between the R&D and suppliers, ensuring clear communication of technical requirements.

  • Support the development team by providing insights into the latest commodity market trends.

Risk Management

  • Assess and mitigate future sourcing risks by staying informed about market changes, supplier stability, and potential disruptions.

  • Develop contingency plans to ensure continuous supply of critical components.

Continuous development of our Sourcing Framework

  • Update Mechanical Category Strategy

  • Align our Sourcing framework

  • Negotiate prices

  • Update Supplier Contracts with critical suppliers

Job requirements

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, preferably within CNC, injections molding and/or surface treatment.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong understanding of Mechanical design and the Mechanical industry.

  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

  • Ability to analyze and interpret technical and commercial information.

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

  • Proficiency in procurement software and tools.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, especially R&D and development teams.

The successful candidate will play a vital part in bridging the gap between technical requirements and commercial strategies, ensuring the company's procurement activities support its overall objectives. 10-15 travel days are expected yearly.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

  • Degree in engineering, supply or material science

  • The candidate is preferred to have experience within project management and/or procurement

  • Excellent communication (English required – Danish preferred)

  • Used to collaborate across professional, department and national boundaries

  • Ability to work independently, show initiative and commitment to tasks with ability to prioritize and run multiple tasks at the same time without losing overview

  • As a person, you are welcoming, flexible, honest and structured

The Role will report to the Director of Supply Chain and Procurement.

The Office  

We have just moved to our state-of-art HQ in Hørsholm, located at DTU Science Park. We take great pride in the building we designed! The office features bright meeting rooms, coffee areas to catch up with colleagues, a large testing arena with simulators available for employees and a fitness centre, everything surrounded by a beautiful forest and respecting the environment. We made sure to utilize the newest technologies to be energy efficient and be mindful of ventilation and sound propagation.

The cherry on top is our canteen: with an indoor and outdoor area to enjoy the fresh food prepared by our own kitchen staff. 

Join the home of a powerful sports brand and a one-of-a-kind technology  

Our proprietary technology is based on expert knowledge about radar, computer vision, data, and software engineering. Our solutions are developed by specialists who endlessly explore and challenge new technical boundaries. Trackman’s blend of cutting-edge technology, sports, and continued growth make our company an outstanding place to work. 

Our work culture is entrepreneurial, ambitious, and rewarding as you get to collaborate with inspiring colleagues and interact with the leaders of golf, baseball, and football. Based on a unique brand reputation, we are proud to work in close partnership with the top athletes, organizations, and teams that rely on our technology to stay ahead of the race. 

We are a Danish company founded, owned, and managed since 2003 by three entrepreneurs with a strong passion for sports. Today, we have a global footprint with our headquarters located in Denmark (Hørsholm) and offices in New York, Phoenix, Seoul and Tokyo. We employ over 800 people worldwide, half of which work in Denmark, where most hardware and software products are developed, tested, and manufactured.  

Where innovation happens 

At Trackman, we know that great people make great products. We believe that teams thrive, and innovation sparks in an atmosphere where people are encouraged to think for themselves, where everybody’s voices are heard, and where the best ideas prevail in the pursuit of exceptional solutions. This mix makes Trackman an inspiring company – for our customers and colleagues.  

Share our Passion! 

For additional information about the position, please contact Christian Lynge Kjeldsen, Director Supply Chain and Procurement, CHKJ@Trackman.com. Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your application as soon as possible.  

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