Category Manager

Professional Galaxy AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

Professional Galaxy AB söker nu en erfaren Category Manager för ett långsiktigt konsultuppdrag inom en global industriell organisation i Stockholm. Du kommer att ansvara för en definierad kategori av mjuka och formade material och arbeta över funktioner för att optimera leverantörsvärde.

Uppdraget fokuserar på att stärka sourcingstrategier och leverantörsprestanda. Du har sedan tidigare en stark bakgrund inom strategisk upphandling och leverantörsutveckling, samt en relevant akademisk examen.

Qualifications

• Minst 3 års erfarenhet av strategisk upphandling eller kategorihantering.
• Bakgrund inom industriella eller tillverkningsmiljöer.
• Dokumenterad erfarenhet av leverantörsförhandlingar.

Responsibilities

• Utveckla och exekvera kategoristrategin i linje med affärsmål.
• Analysera upphandlingsdata för kostnadsbesparingar.
• Hantera leverantörsrelationer och genomföra förhandlingar.

Skills

Analytiska färdigheter

Strategisk upphandling

Leverantörsrelationer

Förhandlingsfärdigheter

Education

Relevanta akademiska examen eller motsvarande professionell erfarenhet

Job description

Professional Galaxy is an IT and technology consulting company that provides highly specialized expertise within IT, software development, SAP, purchasing, electronics and mechanical design. We collaborate with experienced senior experts and deliver strategic value‑creating expertise to some of Sweden's most complex and analytically demanding projects. Our focus is always on high quality, professionalism and clear, measurable results.

We are now seeking a Category Manager for one of our clients.

About The Assignment

Professional Galaxy is currently looking for an experienced Category Buyer for a long‑term consulting assignment within a global industrial organization.

In this role, the consultant will be part of a global sourcing function within Mechanics & Electromechanics, with responsibility for a defined category of Soft & Shaped Materials. The assignment focuses on optimizing supplier value and driving performance across quality, delivery, cost, sustainability, and technology (QDCST).

The consultant will operate in an international and cross‑functional environment, working closely with category management, engineering, and business stakeholders to strengthen sourcing strategies and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own, develop, and execute the category strategy aligned with business objectives
• Analyze sourcing data to identify cost‑saving opportunities and performance improvements
• Develop and manage a competitive and sustainable supplier base
• Drive continuous improvement of supplier performance across QDCST dimensions
• Lead supplier relationship management (SRM) activities and performance reviews
• Conduct commercial negotiations and manage supplier agreements
• Secure capacity planning and long‑term sourcing strategies
• Monitor market trends, pricing developments, and supplier innovations
• Ensure proactive risk management within the supply chain
• Drive implementation of engineering changes in collaboration with technical teams
• Identify and leverage synergies across business units and categories

Education & Experience

• Relevant academic degree or equivalent professional experience
• Solid experience in strategic sourcing or category management
• Background from industrial or manufacturing environments
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations and development

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical skills and experience working with sourcing data
• Good understanding of contract management and supplier evaluation
• Experience from global sourcing environments
• Knowledge of QDCST framework is considered an advantage

Uppdragsstart: 2026-09-01

Distansarbete: Nej

Uppdragslängd: 12 months

Område: Stockholm

Svar senast: 2026-06-07