Category Manager – Binders

Effective Sourcing EFFSO AB; Göteborgs kommun, Malmö kommun, Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Sweden is seeking a Category Manager for Binders. This senior role focuses on shaping strategic sourcing and sustainable supply chains, requiring extensive experience in strategic purchasing and category management. Candidates should be fluent in English and a Scandinavian language. Join NCC to lead impactful categories and drive transformative practices in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Flexibility to work across geographies

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in strategic purchasing or category management.
• Experience with major sourcing agreements and supplier partnerships.
• Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of category strategies.
• Manage supplier negotiations and drive value creation.
• Conduct strategic risk assessments in supply chains.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Sustainability integration

Category management

Negotiation skills

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable sourcing in one of Sweden’s leading construction companies? NCC Industry is looking for a Category Manager within Binders – a senior, high-impact role where strategic vision meets commercial execution.

Location: Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö/ Copenhagen Area or Oslo with travel 2–4 days/month
Employment Type: Full-time.

Purpose of the Role

As Category Manager within Binders, you will play a pivotal role in shaping NCC’s strategic sourcing landscape. This is a senior role for someone who combines a strong commercial mindset with deep category expertise and the ability to lead long-term change across an entire business area.

You are not just reducing costs, you are building resilient, sustainable supply chains and strengthening strategic supplier relationships across complex categories that are vital to NCC’s production footprint. By pioneering bio-binders and driving large-scale sustainability transformation, you will play a pivotal role in steering today’s operations toward a more sustainable future. Join us to drive change, shape what comes next, and be part of a transformation that truly matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the category strategy: Lead the development, implementation, and follow-up of category strategies aligned with NCC’s overall direction and purchasing policy.
• Lead and collaborate: Head a cross-functional category team and act as an integrated business partner across NCC’s Business Areas and functions.
• Supplier strategy & negotiations: Run structured supplier assessments, negotiate major contracts, and drive value creation beyond cost – focusing on risk, performance, and long-term business relationships.
• Drive sustainability & traceability: Ensure strategic supply of binders with a focus on sustainability, traceability, and future-proofing NCC’s resource base.
• Strategic risk assessments: Proactively assess and manage supply chain risks in volatile and material-dependent markets.
• Performance steering: Own the KPIs, forecasts, and savings reporting for the category.
• Market intelligence: Monitor trends in binders, pricing, and regulation – translating these into proactive category strategies.

Who We’re Looking For

• ~10 years’ experience in strategic purchasing, category management, or supply strategy – ideally within process industries, construction, or material-driven categories.
• Previous roles such as Category Manager, Strategic Purchaser, or a combination of consultancy and category roles.
• Experience with major sourcing agreements, supplier partnerships, and centralized procurement functions.
• Specific experience in binders (e.g. bitumen, asphalt binders, oil-based products, or related raw materials) is valuable but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of global pricing mechanisms, sustainability trends, and supply chain dynamics.
• Comfortable navigating both operational environments and executive-level discussions.

Education

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or similar.
• Continuous learning mindset with demonstrated professional curiosity.
• Strategic thinker with business acumen and long-term vision.
• Structured & analytical – strong with data, logic, and decision-making under complexity.
• Influential communicator – confident in stakeholder dialogues, skilled in negotiation, and effective across all levels of the organization.
• Grounded & self-driven – able to challenge and collaborate without ego.
• Sustainability-minded – understands environmental impact and integrates sustainability into procurement practices.
• Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language.

Why Join NCC Industry?

At NCC, you’re not just managing suppliers – you’re building the future of the Nordic construction industry. This is a rare opportunity to own and lead high-impact categories, influence senior leadership, and drive sustainable business transformation in one of Sweden’s largest construction companies.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the flexibility to work across geographies in a supportive and development-focused culture.

Application

Apply today and help us shape the future of sourcing at NCC Industry. For questions or a confidential dialogue, please reach out to our recruitment partner Martin Fridolf at [e-mail]

We are interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so please don’t wait to apply.

Note: Final candidates will be asked to complete a personality and aptitude assessment and undergo a background check as part of the recruitment process.