Vacant job

Haldex is now looking for an experienced and business-driven Regional Category Manager who wants to take strategic responsibility for important material categories within the EMEA region.

In this role, you will hold a central position where you work closely with production, product management, development, and suppliers to ensure a competitive, sustainable, and robust supplier base. You will have the opportunity to influence business-critical decisions, drive strategic initiatives, and contribute to the company's long-term development.

About the role

As Regional Category Manager, you are responsible for developing and implementing category strategies that strengthen the company's competitiveness and ensure an efficient supply chain.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing regional category strategies
• Driving strategic sourcing and leading supplier negotiations
• Identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives
• Building and developing long-term relationships with strategic suppliers
• Working proactively with risk management and delivery security
• Monitoring market developments and identifying business opportunities
• Collaborating closely with colleagues in production, product management, and product development
• Preparing analyses, decision support, and recommendations for management and operations

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who is analytical, business-minded, and has strong self-drive. You thrive on taking responsibility, creating results, and building good relationships both internally and externally.

To succeed in this role, we see that you have:

• At least 7–10 years of experience in strategic purchasing, sourcing, or category management
• An academic degree in Industrial Economics, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or equivalent
• Experience from the automotive industry is advantageous, but experience from other manufacturing industries is also relevant
• Good understanding of production, manufacturing processes, and supply chains
• Documented experience in negotiations and supplier development
• Experience with cost analyses and financial follow-up
• Very good skills in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is advantageous
• Fluent proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

About Haldex

Haldex develops innovative braking systems and air suspension solutions that increase safety and sustainability for heavy vehicles. We collaborate with leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, and trailers globally, as well as offering spare parts and service to the aftermarket. With roots in Landskrona since 1887, we have extensive experience in creating pioneering vehicle solutions. Haldex is part of the SAF-HOLLAND group with 6,000 employees worldwide.

Other information

• Location: Sweden
• Start: Immediately
• Travel is involved in the role, approx. 20%, both within Sweden and internationally
• We welcome both internal and external applicants

Application and contact

Does this sound exciting? Then you are warmly welcome to apply! Selection is ongoing, so please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than July 30. If you have questions about the process, please contact HR Manager Elin Önnby, [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!