Director, category management for copper & metals cluster

Job Description

Copper is one of NKT's most important raw materials and essential to delivering the global energy transition. We are now looking for an experienced procurement leader and professional to take responsibility for the Copper & Metals Cluster and contribute to the continued development of our global sourcing activities. This role offers the opportunity to work at the centre of NKT's growth journey, supporting major investments in production capacity while advancing sustainability objectives. Are you interested in shaping sourcing strategies for one of the most important materials in the energy industry?

Develop sourcing strategies for global metal supply

As Director, Category Management for Copper & Metals Cluster, you will be overall responsible for category management activities across the metals category cluster while managing the strategic copper category. You will translate developments within commodity markets into sourcing strategies that secure supply, improve competitiveness and support sustainability ambitions. Working closely with production sites, business stakeholders and suppliers, you will contribute to supplier portfolio development, category planning and long-term procurement initiatives.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Own category management activities within the Metals Cluster
• Manage strategic metals categories, including copper rod and cathode
• Develop category strategies, category plans and procurement project pipelines
• Act as the key business partner on metals supply market developments
• Build supplier partnerships and negotiate supply agreements using market intelligence

The position reports to the VP of Category Management, Direct Materials. You will work closely with category managers across the organisation. Planned travel within Europe and internationally is expected.

Experienced procurement professional within global metals markets

You are a curious and commercially minded person who enjoys working with complex market dynamics and long-term business challenges. You build trust through sound judgement, persistence and a collaborative approach. You are comfortable challenging established ways of working and creating clarity in situations involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. You enjoy working in an international environment where strategic decisions influence business continuity, operational performance and long-term competitiveness.

You also have:

• University degree within Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics or a related field
• Extensive experience within metals commodity management, preferably copper and other non-ferrous metals, gained within international industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Deep knowledge of commodity pricing mechanisms, hedging principles and risk mitigation
• Proven track record of negotiating large-scale strategic supply agreements and securing supply continuity in dynamic market conditions.
• Experience translating market intelligence into multi-year category strategies, balanced sourcing actions and business recommendations
• Solid understanding of sustainability trends within metals markets, including low-carbon production routes, circularity initiatives and supplier decarbonization roadmaps.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and engaging with senior supplier stakeholders
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

Contribute to the growth of sustainable energy infrastructure

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply - even if you don't tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role, you will contribute to securing one of NKT's most important raw materials while supporting major investments in production capacity and sustainability initiatives. You will work with experienced colleagues across Europe, develop your capabilities in an international setting and take part in sourcing activities that support the expansion of energy infrastructure and the green transition.

"As a leader, I value curiosity, collaboration and the ability to turn market insights into practical solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the business and significantly contribute to important sourcing decisions supporting our future growth," says Hiring Manager, Martin Helbo Texel.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 26 July 2026. Please send in your application in English. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Martin Helbo Texel at [email protected]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Kevin Strack at [email protected]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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