Category Manager for Construction Procurement at Varberg Municipality

We are Varberg Municipality, the employer who sees the potential in you. Here you can make a difference, both for others and for yourself. We are driven by the idea of simplifying people's daily lives and realizing their dreams. We do this with the help of knowledge, innovative courage, and a forward-looking spirit. Welcome to contribute to our vision – to become the creative hub of the west coast.

The position is located within the Executive Committee Administration. Here we work close to political decisions and play a key role in leading, coordinating, monitoring, and developing the municipality's operations. Our daily work is characterized by collaboration and engagement, and we contribute to long-term societal planning, sustainable growth, and good service to residents.

Every year, Varberg Municipality purchases goods, services, and contracts worth billions. An efficient, business-oriented, and strategic procurement process is therefore an important tool for achieving the municipality's goals and contributing to sustainable development.

The Procurement and Purchasing team strives to complement each other effectively. We are driven by great engagement, joy in work, and are not afraid of challenges. Currently, we are on an exciting development journey focused on value-creating procurement processes and impact realization.

Does this sound interesting? We welcome your application!

2 positions available.

Responsibilities

As a Category Manager for Construction Procurement at the Finance Office within the Executive Committee Administration, you are responsible for project managing, coordinating, planning, and executing procurement projects in collaboration with relevant departments. The role involves many contact points, both internally with the municipality's administrations and companies, and externally with suppliers. Your task is to ensure that procurements are conducted professionally, business-like, and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and practice. Here you also have the opportunity to contribute to development with a focus on business efficiency. The assignment is independent and varied, and all development work is done together with your colleagues. Our ambition is to be at the forefront with the keywords forward-looking spirit and courage.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans and overarching procurement strategies.
• Plan and analyze procurement needs.
• Project manage cross-functional teams.
• Conduct procurement according to the Public Procurement Act (LOU).
• Negotiation.
• Supplier development.
• Contract management and follow-up.

Qualifications

You are driven by creating business value and proactively identify and develop opportunities within the procurement area. You work systematically through the entire procurement process and turn analyses into well-founded, feasible solutions. With a clear focus on results, you plan, prioritize, and follow up on your work to ensure quality and progress.

You thrive in collaboration with others and contribute to a good work climate by being receptive, engaged, and solution-oriented. You are comfortable participating in and leading various forums, and are accustomed to presenting materials, information, and ideas both orally and in writing. In cross-functional teams, you handle challenges constructively by weighing different perspectives and finding effective solutions that move the business forward.

We are looking for someone who has

• A university-level education or university college degree in procurement, law, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer.
• At least 5 years of experience in construction procurement.
• Experience in driving complex projects.
• Experience with qualitative evaluation models, partnering, and negotiated procedures.
• Very good ability to communicate in speech and writing.

It is meritorious if you have

• Negotiation experience.
• Experience with category-driven working methods.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability and make a holistic assessment of your combined competencies.

Salary: Monthly salary.
Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-10-01. Start date according to agreement.

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Varberg Municipality welcomes diversity and sees differences as a strength. We hope that you, as an applicant, can contribute with your background and competence.

Welcome to read more about what it is like to work with us at: varberg.se/jobb (https://varberg.se/jobb-och-foretagande/jobb-praktik-och-ideellt-arbete/till-dig-som-ska-borja-hos-oss)

Before employment, you must be able to prove that you have the right to work in Sweden, for example through citizenship within the EU/EEA/Switzerland or a valid permit to reside and work here, or an exemption from this.