Category Manager in Strategic Purchasing

Do you have experience in strategic purchasing and thrive in a role where you can combine analysis, business acumen, and collaboration? We are currently seeking a Category Manager in strategic purchasing for an exciting role with our client.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Category Manager in strategic purchasing, you will be an important part of an experienced strategic purchasing team of around 20 people. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers, driving the purchasing process from strategy and planning to execution. This position is suitable for you who enjoy many points of contact and close collaboration with both internal and external parties.

The role is located with our client in Örebro, an attractive employer in the global industrial market. You are expected to be on-site at the office in Örebro for the majority of your working time, but in the long run, there is the possibility to work from home about 1-2 days a week. Initially, the assignment extends until the end of the year, with a potential chance for extension.

You will be offered

An exciting assignment in strategic purchasing in an international environment
The opportunity to work in an experienced and competent team with extensive knowledge exchange
A role with significant responsibility and the opportunity to influence purchasing strategies and supplier collaborations

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for:

Developing and managing the supplier base within assigned categories
Ensuring stable delivery capability, cost-effectiveness, quality, and flexibility
Ensuring that suppliers meet requirements related to sustainability, environment, and ethics
Collaborating cross-functionally internally as well as with suppliers and other international units
Contributing to the development of purchasing strategies, processes, and working methods

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

Has experience in strategic purchasing, sourcing, sales, or a similar role focused on industry
Is experienced in negotiations and has good business acumen
Has experience with purchasing tools, processes, and preferably ERP systems
Speaks and writes fluently in English; Swedish is a plus

To succeed in this role, you possess the following personal qualities:

You have a structured approach to work and a good technical understanding. You are solution-oriented and can tackle challenges effectively. Furthermore, you are driven, analytical, and goal-oriented. You enjoy building relationships, communicating, and negotiating, and you have a strategic mindset combined with operational drive.

Our Recruitment Process

This recruitment process is managed by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are directed to Academic Work.

We apply rolling selection and will remove the advertisement once enough candidates have reached the final stages of the recruitment process. When applying, a CV is requested. A cover letter is not used as a selection method and therefore does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.