Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

Supply Chain, KOMPAN A/SPublished Friday, October 10, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

Are you ready to lead strategic procurement initiatives and build and lead an indirect procurement community across a global organization? We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Category Manager - Indirect Procurement to professionalize and optimize our indirect spend across multiple categories and markets in close collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Lead Global Indirect Procurement Across Markets and Categories

In this high-impact role, you will drive procurement across indirect categories including Installation, Service, IT, HR, Facility, Finance, Energy, Marketing, and Maintenance-covering approx. 1 billion DKK in annual spend. 

You’ll spearhead the development of sourcing strategies, streamline supplier portfolios, and lead high-value negotiations in close collaboration with stakeholders across our global sales subsidiaries and production sites. A key part of your role will be to drive and engage our indirect procurement community - working closely with colleagues in the US and with key coordinators in our six largest EU sales markets. This involves leading strategic projects while driving cross-border initiatives without relying on direct reporting lines.

Your key responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement the sourcing strategy for all indirect categories
  • Expand spend coverage and drive 5-10% savings on contracted spend
  • Establish governance structures and IT platforms to support procurement excellence and ensure easy access to agreements and clear guidance to local buyers for ways of working
  • Lead procurement projects and strategic initiatives (e.g., make-or-buy, insourcing, contract management) 
  • Consolidate purchasing across markets to increase negotiation power
  • Act as a visible and proactive business partner across group functions and local markets, including providing input to business development and opportunities
  • Drive benchmarking, supplier analysis, and commercial recommendations 

You will become a part of the Sourcing Management Team and join a professional and result-oriented team of 19 colleagues globally. We have a professional but humorous tone of voice with a strong focus on teamwork. In this role, you will report to our Group Sourcing Director.

The position is located at our HQ in Odense, Denmark, but you should expect 40 travel days per year.

Proven Indirect Procurement Expert with Strong Business Acumen

You hold a Cand.merc or HD degree-ideally within Procurement, Sales, International Business, or Finance-and bring 5-10 years of experience in indirect procurement within an international company or in industries related to our indirect categories such as construction or outdoor furniture. Your background may include roles in procurement, sales, or product management. 

You bring a solid foundation in:

  • Strategic sourcing and category management
  • Indirect category expertise from international companies or suppliers
  • Business development and implementation of commercial solutions
  • Project management and strong negotiation capabilities
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Power BI
  • Familiarity with ERP systems-experience with QAD is a plus

Your mindset and working style reflect:

  • A keen ability to listen to stakeholder needs and translate them into actionable business opportunities
  • A self-driven, goal-oriented, and proactive approach to tasks and challenges
  • A structured and analytical way of working, paired with strong presentation skills
  • A commitment to seeing sourcing projects through from strategy to execution

KOMPAN -  Who are we?

KOMPAN is a global leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions. We design, produce, and install over 1,000 playgrounds and fitness areas every month across 94 countries. Our HQ is based in Odense, Denmark, with manufacturing site in Czech Republic and sales offices worldwide. Read more

What’s our culture like? 

We combine professionalism with playfulness. Our teams work across functions and cultures, valuing diversity, creativity, and results.

Why should you work with us? 

At KOMPAN we make a real impact - creating healthier, happier communities through play and movement and have done this since 1970. You'll grow your career while changing lives worldwide. This is a very strong purpose to be part of.

How to apply? 

Please apply via our website. Click on "Apply" at the top of the job ad. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and you can expect to hear from us once we have selected candidates to proceed to a first interview. You will, of course, hear from us regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist, Maternity Cover

HR, KOMPAN A/SPublished Monday, October 6, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

Are you passionate about finding and hiring talents across more than 20 countries? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment where your work directly shapes the future of a global organization?

At KOMPAN, the world leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions, we’re looking for a proactive and business-savvy Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HQ team in Odense for a one-year maternity cover - with the possibility of continuing your journey with us.

Make an Impact through Full-cycle Global Talent Acquisition

As part of our global Talent Acquisition team, you’ll play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent for our headquarters and international sales offices. You’ll help strengthen our recruitment processes and employer brand across more than 20 countries.

You will manage full-cycle recruitment from A-Z, including:

  • Partnering and sparring with hiring managers worldwide to define roles, candidate profiles and identify the right match
  • Writing and publishing compelling job ads on global and local job boards 
  • Proactively sourcing candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter and other channels
  • Screening and shortlisting candidates to find the best fit
  • Preparing interview materials, including case studies and Garuda assessments
  • Conducting first and second interviews
  • Providing feedback and supporting hiring decisions using assessment tools
  • Ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience
  • Supporting HR colleagues globally with recruitment tasks and ATS usage

Additionally, you will contribute to TA improvement projects, including employer branding initiatives.

Where you’ll work

This position is a one-year maternity cover, with a strong possibility of extension due to our growth. The start date is as soon as possible.

You’ll join our Group HR team in Odense -10 passionate professionals, including 3 dedicated to Talent Acquisition. While we value in-person collaboration, we also support flexible remote work options.

International Recruiter or Talent Acquisition expert with a commercial mindset

You’re a business-oriented TA Specialist or similar with a global mindset and a passion for people. You have:

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR, Communications, or a related field
  • Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally in an international setting
  • Strong skills in LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms
  • Experience in using assessment tools and case studies during recruitment processes
  • A collaborative spirit and the ability to build trust with stakeholders
  • A self-driven attitude and the confidence to take ownership of your processes

What is KOMPAN? Who are we?

KOMPAN is a global leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions. We design, produce, and install over 1,000 playgrounds and fitness areas every month across 94 countries. Our HQ is based in Odense, Denmark, with manufacturing site in Czech Republic and sales offices worldwide. Read more

What’s our culture like? 

We combine professionalism with playfulness. Our teams work across functions and cultures, valuing diversity, creativity, and results.

Why should you work with us? 

At KOMPAN we make a real impact - creating healthier, happier communities through play and movement and have done this since 1970. You'll grow your career while changing lives worldwide. This is a very strong purpose to be part of.

How to apply? 

Please apply via our website. Click on "Apply" at the top of the job ad. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and you can expect to hear from us once we have selected candidates to proceed to a first interview. You will, of course, hear from us regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not.


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Visualizer

KOMPAN A/S Published Monday, September 15, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

Do you want to create outdoor playgrounds and fitness solutions through 3D modelling, CGI and illustrations? Then you now have the opportunity to join a company creating healthier and happier communities across the world. 

Ensure that KOMPANs design proposals meet customer expectations

We’re is seeking a dedicated Visualizer to transform ideas into compelling visual concepts that inspire and engage. You will play a key role in bringing playground and fitness solutions to life through high-quality 3D renderings, animations, and visual presentations.

Together with our customers and agents, we design and visualize large playgrounds and outdoor fitness areas for many different countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

What you'll do:

  • 3D modelling and visualizing outdoor playground and fitness solutions for diverse markets globally.
  • Ensure that KOMPAN’s design proposals are meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations.
  • Ensure alignment on design direction and critical decisions with sales and design colleagues.
  • Ensure that design proposals are delivered within deadlines.

You will be part of Design and Visualization team in International Sales. The team has employees in Spain, Chile, Dubai etc., but is managed from our headquarters in Odense, where you will also be based.

Creative 3D Visualizer who brings technical drawings to life

You hold a Diploma or Degree in Digital Media, Visualization or similar and have 1-3 years of experience in the field.  

You are familiar with AutoCAD, 3D MAX, V-ray, Photoshop and others. 

Moreover, you:

  • Possess a great technical understanding combined with the ability to illustrate your ideas in a creative way.
  • Have the ability to work independently and drive projects from brief to delivery. 
  • Possess good communication skills as well as problem-solving skills. 
  • Have an eye for detail and take pride in good craftmanship. 
  • Are customer- and market-oriented in your approach. 

You are self-propelled and like a fast pace to support the customers’ wishes.

Who are KOMPAN?
KOMPAN is a global leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions. We design, produce, and install over 1,000 playgrounds and fitness areas every month across 94 countries. Our HQ is based in Odense, Denmark, with manufacturing site in Czech Republic and sales offices worldwide. Read more

What’s our culture like? 
We combine professionalism with playfulness. Our teams work across functions and cultures, valuing diversity, creativity, and results.

Why should you work with us? 
At KOMPAN we make a real impact - creating healthier, happier communities through play and movement and have done this since 1970. You'll grow your career while changing lives worldwide. This is a very strong purpose to be part of.

How to apply? 
Please apply via our website. Click on "Apply" at the top of the job ad. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and you can expect to hear from us once we have selected candidates to proceed to a first interview. You will, of course, hear from us regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not.

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