Supplier Relationship Manager, EMEA (maternity cover)

Do you thrive on building strong supplier relationships and driving performance across international markets? Join Garrets International in Nørresundby as our new Supplier Relationship Manager – EMEA (maternity cover) and help shape the future of maritime procurement in a dynamic, global environment.

Location: Nørresundby, Denmark
Department: Procurement
Reports to: Head of Procurement

About Garrets

Garrets International operates as a division of the wider Wrist Group and represents one of the maritime industry’s largest and most accomplished catering companies within provision and stores consumables through a global network of accredited suppliers. We operate from our headquarter in Nørresundby (Denmark), but also have branches in Romford (United Kingdom), Singapore, Manila (the Philippines) and Antwerp (Belgium) and counts a total of 115 great colleagues.

This position will be based in Nørresundby.

As part of the Procurement Team, your role will be instrumental in driving supplier performance and ensuring our supply chain in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region meets the highest standards.

At Garrets we always go the extra mile for our customers at sea – and we do the same for our colleagues!

As Supplier Relationship Manager – EMEA, you will lead and develop supplier relationships across the region, ensuring our procurement practices align with Garrets’ high standards for safety, quality and value. You will be responsible for supplier performance, sourcing strategies and supporting cross-functional initiatives to continuously improve our supply chain operations.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead tenders and supplier negotiations to ensure Garrets secures competitive pricing and service.
• Evaluate and manage supplier performance on quality, pricing, and service delivery; conduct regular reviews with key suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers meet Garrets' safety and quality standards, addressing escalations where necessary.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers in underserved or developing areas to expand our regional capabilities.
• Share best practices across the supplier base to improve underperforming partners and elevate overall service quality.
• Provide insights and recommendations on pricing trends, inflation, and market conditions to internal teams (Commercial, Operations, and Finance).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor information in relevant systems.
• Oversee food safety product recall processes, ensuring swift and compliant responses.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and systems enhancements related to planning and performance reporting.

What you bring to Garrets

• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management (maritime industry experience is a plus).
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Numerically proficient with solid data analysis capabilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management experience.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Comfortable working under pressure with a strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage both strategic and tactical responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Experience working in multicultural and international environments.
• Having experience within the maritime business and working with provision is not required, but would be a great advantage.

Furthermore, you have strong English skills, both written and spoken, and have a solid experience in the use of ERP systems and MS Office.

What We Offer

You can look forward to a professional and challenging job in a global company with an ambitious growth strategy. We offer a positive, informal and international working environment where you will be surrounded by skilled colleagues. We wish to be the best at what we do, and everything we do, is based on our values of “Hard Working, Winning Attitude, and Customer Orientation”. Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

At Garrets, we are committed to cultivating a culture of belonging where every individual feels seen, valued, and respected. As a global company, we aim to reflect the communities we are part of, believing that our strength comes from diverse perspectives, experiences, and the unique contributions each person offers. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and we are dedicated to maintaining a recruitment process that is inclusive, fair, and respectful. By fostering a supportive workplace culture rooted in belonging, we lay the foundation for meaningful collaboration and shared success.

If you are interested in joining Garrets as a Supplier Relationship Manager – EMEA, please send your CV and cover letter marked "Supplier Relationship Manager – EMEA" to job@garrets.com at the latest on 07.09.2025. We will read applications as they come in and close the position as soon as we have found our new colleague.

If you have any questions regarding the role please feel free to contact Lewis Denham, Head of Procurement on Phone: +44 (0)1708 740400.

Visit garrets.com or our LinkedIn profile for further information.

Garrets International is part of Wrist Group, a world leader in the field of procuring and delivering supply to the maritime industry and a key player within this field.