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Do you want a key role in an organization where procurement is a strategic success factor? We are looking for a Category Buyer who wants to drive development within indirect categories and create business value through strong collaborations, smart sourcing, and long-term supplier relationships.

About the role

As a Category Buyer, you are responsible for developing and implementing category strategies within Indirect categories such as IT, digital solutions, consulting services, telecommunications, software/licenses, and other indirect services. You work closely with business managers and specialists to ensure cost-effective, innovative, and business-oriented solutions that support the company's strategic goals.

The role involves a broad network of internal stakeholders and external suppliers, both nationally and internationally.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies for Indirect categories in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Lead tenders, bidding processes, and commercial negotiations.
• Responsible for contract management and supplier governance.
• Identify and implement cost savings and value-creating initiatives in line with the function's roadmap.
• Sourcing and managing supplier relationships throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Conduct market analyses and environmental scanning to identify new opportunities and manage risks.
• Support the business in purchasing IT systems, licenses, consulting services, and other indirect services.
• Contribute to the development of the company's procurement processes, governance, and ways of working.

About you

We are looking for someone who thrives in a changing environment and is motivated by creating results together with others. You are self-driven, take initiative, and have the ability to drive issues from idea to implementation in close collaboration with various business stakeholders. We want you to be comfortable working in an international environment with many touchpoints.

To succeed in this role, we believe you are business-minded and trustworthy, solution-oriented with a strong focus on results, as well as structured and analytical in your approach. You are communicative and skilled at building relationships, while also being accustomed to challenging existing ways of working and driving improvements.

Qualifications:

• University degree in procurement, economics, law, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement or category management within Indirect and/or IT categories.
• Experience in negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Good understanding of IT contracts, license models, consulting procurement, and supplier governance.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with data and business analytics.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with SaaS, cloud, and license agreements.
• Competence in contract management is appreciated.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity, IT security risks, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience from international operations or manufacturing industry.
• Experience with e-sourcing tools and procurement systems.

What we offer

Here you will have the opportunity to work in an organization where procurement is a strategically important function for the company's development and competitiveness. You will become part of an engaged team with significant autonomy and good opportunities to influence both business results and ways of working.

The role offers broad contact points within an international organization, exciting challenges, and good opportunities for both professional and personal development.

You will play a key role in our continued development journey where digitalization, efficiency, and change management are high on the agenda. For the right person, there are great opportunities to influence strategies, ways of working, and the future supplier landscape.

Location: Stockholm or Söderfors. If based in Stockholm, there is a requirement and willingness to travel to Söderfors approximately once a week.

Employment: Full-time

Application: Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.

Apply now and become part of our continued development journey!

About the employer - Erasteel

Erasteel is a global group engaged in research & development as well as production and sales of gas-atomized powder metallurgical products and high-speed steel with the world as its market. Erasteel has several hundred employees and 5 industrial plants, including 2 in Sweden, 2 in France, and 1 in China. The company is quality and environment certified.

For more information about the company, visit www.erasteel.com