STARK Group is a leading Northern European builders’ merchant. With our latest transformative acquisition in the UK, we continue our strong growth journey and have tripled in size over the past four years to become a EUR 9bn company with close to 22.000 employees, which places us amongst the top 20 largest companies in Denmark. We stay true to our strategy to be the indispensable partner for our suppliers and customers, who work very hard every day to build other people’s future.

STARK Sourcing is a cross-country organization responsible for all sourcing activities in STARK Group. We are the only true cross-border procurement organization in the building materials industry in Europe, and we take pride in delivering the right products at the right price to our customers.

Job Content

• With your understanding of the market dynamics in Doors, you will help us become the winning distributor in the category.
• By staying current on industry developments, trends, and internal business analyses, you will make strategic decisions and shape the Doors Category.
• Your focus is on maximizing the performance and profitability of the Doors Category.
• You will develop, implement, and continue to evolve a group category strategy for the Doors Category, including developing a European Sourcing Strategy for Doors in collaboration with our Business Units, aligned with Sourcing Advisory Board decisions.
• You will define the optimal supplier portfolio, considering concentration and balance; net cost price, brand power and tender vs. forecast utilisation.
• Coordinate and lead the review and implementation of assortment activities in collaboration with BU category-teams.
• Establish supplier frame contracts and strategic processes in cooperation with Business Units sourcing management.
• Define and agree on campaigns and marketing activities in coordination with Business Units category teams.
• You will act as the primary point of contact for group suppliers in the category, be accountable for suppliers joining the European Supplier Program (ESP) and you will develop and maintain partnerships with suppliers in the ESP – maximizing the involvement and commercial contributions.
• Perform cost driver breakdowns, analyse supplier performance, and monitor market developments to inform category and sourcing decisions.
• Establish a structured meeting framework with key suppliers / partners and internal stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and effective communication.
• Facilitate sharing of best practice to drive performance and compliance.
• Drive and manage agreed-upon European activities with European suppliers, ensuring successful execution.
• Undertake and oversee digitalisation projects in cooperation with European supplier / partners, leveraging technological advancements for operational excellence and growth.

What we offer

Who are we looking for

Deadline and questions

We look very much forward to receiving your job application at the latest November 26th.

If you have any questions, please contact Group Category Director Heavy Building Materials, Lisa Young,