Manager, Category Management Metal
Imagine being a part of the Supply Chain & Procurement for the world’s largest jewellery brand. If you love to bring the innovation beyond novelties, then you might be our next Manager, Category Management Metal at Pandora Crafting & Supply
We love that you will…
Sourcing & Supplier Management
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Execute sourcing, negotiation, and category management activities.
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Build strong supplier relationships and manage supplier performance.
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Conduct risk, cost, and pricing analysis with up-to-date market intelligence.
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Collaborate with Quality, Material Management, and cross-functional teams to ensure material standards and on-time delivery.
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Develop standardized spend and data analytics to support category strategies.
Compliance & Governance
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Implement purchasing policies and ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
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Conduct supplier qualification and performance assessments.
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Prepare contracts based on master templates and coordinate with Legal when needed.
Cost Management
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Drive competitive cost structures and favorable credit terms.
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Execute actions to achieve budget and cost-saving targets.
Ethical & Sustainable Procurement
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Support Responsible Sourcing initiatives and ensure supplier compliance with sustainability and ethical standards.
Stakeholder Management
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Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs.
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Support smooth and efficient procurement processes.
Financial Control
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Contribute to budget planning, KPIs, and performance monitoring for the team.
Changing the Business
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Implement risk-mitigation measures to strengthen supply resilience (e.g., multi-sourcing, supply chain mapping).
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Execute sourcing strategies to ensure competitive cost, compliance, and project delivery.
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Support carbon emission programs and drive supplier engagement in sustainability initiatives.
Leadership
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Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team focused on best practices, value creation, and continuous improvement.
We love that you are…
- Bachelor degree or above in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering or related fields
- 7 years or more within purchasing or significant experience in a relevant function
- Experiences in Jewellery business is preferable
- Initiate the solution to most complex business problems
- Execute the strategic perspective and create sustained results for Pandora (financial, non-financial)
- Effectively plan and efficiently deliver exceptional work while handling both volume and complexity
- Is self-motivated and hungry enough to work hard; willing to change
- Strong team player within and across teams
- Able to manage project to ensure overall sourcing activities within timeline and budget to support project launch
- Commercially and financially aware
- Good English communication and self-confident
About Pandora Crafting & Supply
Pandora started crafting its jewellery in Thailand in 1989, where our founders fell in love with the delicate craftsmanship of the Thai people. To date, there are two crafting facilities in Thailand, Bangkok, and Lamphun, and we employ more than 13,000 skilled craftspeople. By the end of 2023, there are 107 million pieces sold globally, all of which were hand-finished here in Thailand by our skilled craftspeople using high-quality raw materials and sustainable methods.
About Pandora Group
Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand. Designed in Denmark and crafted in Thailand, Pandora jewellery provides endless opportunities for personalisation, allowing people to express their passions and show who they are. The company’s products are made from high-quality materials and sold in more than 100 countries through 6,700 points of sale, including 2,600 concept stores.
Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and is sourcing lab-grown stones and recycled silver and gold for all its jewellery. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 33,000 people worldwide, is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange, and generated sales of DKK 28.1 billion (EUR 3.8 billion) in 2023.