Vice President Group Procurement

As our
Vice President Group Procurement
, you will be responsible for building and leading a scalable, future-proof supply chain and procurement function that supports our global intralogistics business. This is a strategic and hands-on role focused on enabling operational excellence, cost efficiency, supplier reliability, and innovation across our value chain.

You will work cross-functionally with all our departments to ensure our supply ecosystem is resilient, sustainable, and aligned with business growth.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

• Design and implement our global procurement and supply chain strategy from the ground up, aligned with our long-term business goals and customer promise.
• Build a procurement and supply chain function capable of supporting multi-country operations and high-growth trajectories.
• Define and govern the end-to-end sourcing, logistics, planning, and inventory management processes.

Operational Excellence & Supplier Management

• Establish supplier segmentation models and develop strategic partnerships with key vendors and subcontractors.
• Introduce tools and processes for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and capacity planning.
• Set up performance metrics (KPIs) and governance models to measure cost, quality, delivery, and risk.

Technology, Sustainability & Risk

• Drive digitization and automation in supply chain processes, using data to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure make-vs-buy decisions, supplier readiness, and component standardization.
• Embed ESG and sustainability criteria into procurement processes, focusing on carbon impact, responsible sourcing, and circular economy principles.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., geopolitical, capacity, compliance).

Team Building & Organizational Growth

• Build and lead a high-performing team across procurement, logistics, and supply planning.
• Define the procurement governance model (centralized, hybrid, or decentralized) in collaboration with key business stakeholders.
• Develop internal capability through tools, processes, and best-practice sharing across global sites.

Profile & Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement and/or supply chain management, preferably in high-tech manufacturing, automation, robotics, or intralogistics.
• Proven experience setting up or scaling global supply chain organizations.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across engineering, production, finance, and operations.
• Deep understanding of contract negotiation, category management, strategic sourcing, and supply planning.
• Analytical mindset with a track record of driving cost savings, lead time reductions, and supply stability.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP) and supply chain planning tools.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Why apply?

This is a rare opportunity to shape a foundational function in a company at the forefront of intralogistics innovation. You'll be empowered to create a procurement and supply chain organization from scratch, build strong teams, and influence how we scale globally- with the support of a leadership team that values long-term thinking and operational excellence.

For further questions about the position or process, contact VP Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding, Beate Hall-Hofsø:

Element Logic  optimizes warehouse performance through cutting-edge technology, AI-driven software, and tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. We are a global technology company founded in 1985, with more than 950 employees across 30 countries specializing in intelligent warehouse automation, and the world's first and largest AutoStore partner.

With a strong heritage rooted in innovation, we empower businesses across industries to maximize success by automating workflows and improving logistics operations.

Our unique combination of expertise, proven track record, and commitment to both our people and technology make us the preferred partner for warehouses aiming to gain a competitive edge.

At Element Logic, our people are our greatest resource. It is their bravery, passion, and reliability that enable us to deliver smarter solutions for our customers to succeed. Optimizing warehouse performance is not just our slogan - it is our mission.