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Your New Role

A global leader in industrial and technology solutions is seeking a driven and analytical Local Category Manager to strengthen its Strategic Sourcing organization.

As a Local Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and steering the sourcing strategy within your assigned category. You will play a key role in supplier management, performance improvement, and cost optimization—while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across the globe.

This position offers the chance to influence decisions, build strong supplier relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-moving industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supply base management activities for your designated category

• Develop and execute a local sourcing strategy, continuously monitoring market trends and identifying new potential suppliers

• Conduct supplier evaluations covering quality, delivery reliability, and commercial performance

• Drive cost-saving initiatives and lead commercial negotiations, including price changes and contract management

• Secure accurate contract documentation and maintain relevant data in IS/IT systems

• Support sourcing activities related to new product introductions

• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, and Purchasing teams, as well as global colleagues in Asia and the US

• Contribute to the development and implementation of SCM processes and policies together with global process excellence teams

• Act as a power user for SCM IS/IT applications (e.g., SAP Ariba)

Company Presentation

Our client was founded during the Second Industrial Revolution and has been a pioneer in the cable industry ever since. Today, they strive to meet the growing global demand for energy by providing production facilities with cutting-edge technology, delivering lasting value for both customers and society.

Good to Know

Scope of employment: Full-time, 100% Type of contract: Fixed-term employment as a consultant via JobBusters. Start date: 2026-01-08 or as agreed End date: 2027-01-07, with the possibility of extension In your application: Please ensure that your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications required by the client.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• University degree in Engineering or Business, ideally with a focus on Supply Chain Management

• Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain, preferably in strategic or tactical roles within a global manufacturing environment

• Solid understanding of purchasing tools and practices, with advanced Excel skills

• Basic understanding of industrial commodities, global supply markets, and core manufacturing processes

• Professional proficiency in English; Swedish language skills are highly appreciated

• Meritorious: Experience with SAP, Ariba, or similar systems.

What we Offer

• Secure employment with a collective bargaining agreement, insurance coverage and occupational pension

• Wellness allowance and employee discounts and offers via Benifex (e.g., health, leisure, transport and healthcare)

• Flex pension and access to the Lifeplan pension advisory service

• Additional compensation during parental leave

• Occupational health services

• Long-term assignments and a dedicated Consultant Manager for personal support

• Opportunities to build valuable experience, expand your network and grow your future career

We look forward to receiving your application

We review applications on an ongoing basis. As recruitment processes in the consulting industry can move quickly, the position may be filled before the advertised deadline — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

You do not need to submit a cover letter. Instead, please respond to the screening questions included in the application process.