Category Manager Raw Material

Orkla House Care; Malmö kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkla House Care is seeking an experienced Category Manager Raw Material to join our Group Procurement team. You will own selected raw material categories across Orkla House Care, driving supplier performance, cost competitiveness, sustainability initiatives, and supplier partnerships across the businesses.

Based in the Malmö region with options for Bankeryd or Bromsgrove, you will collaborate with R&D, ESG, Quality and Operations, travel internationally as needed, and shape category strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience within strategic procurement, sourcing, or category management
• Experience developing and executing category strategies and leading commercial negotiations
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven mindset
• Experience working in an international and cross-functional environment
• Knowledge of category management methodologies and procurement best practices
• Experience with procurement systems, spend analytics, or digital procurement tools is an advantage
• Understanding of sustainability, responsible sourcing, and supplier compliance requirements
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies that drive cost competitiveness, supply security, quality performance, and long-term value creation.
• Lead sourcing activities including supplier selection, RFQs, benchmarking, negotiations, and contract management.
• Build and develop strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable business practices.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and sustainability requirements.
• Identify and deliver cost improvement initiatives while managing supply risks and ensuring business continuity.
• Support product development, investment projects, and cross-functional initiatives in close collaboration with Procurement, R&D, Quality, and Operations.
• Utilize procurement data, analytics, and digital tools to support fact-based decision-making and reporting.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

International environment

Procurement systems

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or related field

Tools

Spend analytics tools

Digital procurement tools

Job description

Orkla House Care is part of Orkla ASA and a leading provider of brushes, rollers and other painting tools, including consumables such as tape, sanding products, protection and cleaning equipment. The company operates across the Nordic countries, the UK and Benelux, with strong brands such as Jordan, Harris, Anza, Spekter and Hamilton. Sales are primarily through paint shops and trade merchants. With around 670 employees and annual sales of approximately NOK 1.6 billion, Orkla House Care combines strong brands, in-house production and deep category expertise. Production takes place in Sweden, the UK and China, with the head office located at Skøyen in Oslo. Working at Orkla House Care means being part of an international company with strong market positions and opportunities to contribute to ongoing development and growth.

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for strategic procurement, category management and supplier development?

We are looking for a Category Manager Raw Material to join our Group Procurement team. In this role, you will own selected raw material categories across Orkla House Care, driving supplier performance, cost competitiveness, sustainability initiatives, and supply security. You will be responsible for developing and executing category and sourcing strategies, strengthening strategic supplier partnerships, and identifying opportunities that create long-term value across the business.

Working closely with colleagues across Procurement, R&D, ESG/Sustainability, Quality, and Operations, you will contribute to both short-term performance and long-term value creation. As our procurement organization continues to evolve, this role offers the opportunity to influence future ways of working and contribute to the further development of our category management approach.

The role reports to the Head of Raw Material Sourcing and can be based in either Bromsgrove, UK or Bankeryd, Sweden, where Orkla House Care has offices and production sites. We are also open to candidates based in the Malmö region, with a remote working arrangement combined with regular travel to Bankeryd and other Orkla House Care locations as required.

Your main responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies that drive cost competitiveness, supply security, quality performance, and long-term value creation.
• Lead sourcing activities including supplier selection, RFQs, benchmarking, negotiations, and contract management.
• Build and develop strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable business practices.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and sustainability requirements.
• Identify and deliver cost improvement initiatives while managing supply risks and ensuring business continuity.
• Support product development, investment projects, and cross-functional initiatives in close collaboration with Procurement, R&D, Quality, and Operations.
• Utilize procurement data, analytics, and digital tools to support fact-based decision-making and reporting.

Qualifications:

To succeed in this role, we believe you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience within strategic procurement, sourcing, or category management
• Experience developing and executing category strategies and leading commercial negotiations
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven mindset
• Experience working in an international and cross-functional environment
• Knowledge of category management methodologies and procurement best practices
• Experience with procurement systems, spend analytics, or digital procurement tools is an advantage
• Understanding of sustainability, responsible sourcing, and supplier compliance requirements
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

We believe you are:

• Structured and detail-oriented
• Proactive with a strong drive to create results
• Commercially minded with strong analytical capabilities
• A collaborative relationship builder who works effectively across functions and cultures
• Comfortable taking ownership and driving initiatives independently
• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic international environment

You identify with Orkla House Care’s values: Passion, Results, Integrity, Diversity and Empowerment.

Additional Information:

We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, background, or abilities. If you are motivated and have relevant experience, we welcome your application - even if you don’t meet every requirement. We believe that different skills and experiences bring unique value, and you might be the right fit for our team.

The role requires international travel.

Application deadline is September, 20th. We will review applications on a rolling basis and might start the process before the application deadline.

If you have any questions regarding the role, you are welcome to contact Marie Åsliden, Head of Raw Material Sourcing, [e-mail] or Ursula Bjercke, HR Business Partner, [e-mail]

For more information about Orkla House Care, please visit:

https://www.orklahousecare.com/

We look forward to receiving your application!