Category Manager – Transportation

Effective Sourcing EFFSO AB; Göteborgs kommun, Malmö kommun, Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and industrial company is seeking a Category Manager for Transportation in Sweden. This senior role involves developing procurement strategies that enhance competitiveness and sustainability. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in procurement or logistics, with a proven track record in supplier management and negotiations. The position offers a competitive salary and strong benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, category management, or sourcing experience.
• Experience in logistics or transportation sectors highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of contract law and logistics optimization.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement category strategies for transportation.
• Lead supplier evaluations and negotiate strategic partnerships.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Transportation procurement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Shape the Future of Sustainable Transport Procurement at NCC

Are you a strategic procurement professional with a passion for transportation and logistics? NCC Industry is looking for a Category Manager – Transportation to lead high-impact sourcing in a category that plays a vital role in our daily operations. This is a senior role where you will own and drive long-term category strategies while collaborating cross-functionally across one of the Nordic region’s leading construction and industrial companies.

Purpose of the Role

As Category Manager for Transportation, you will be at the forefront of developing and executing forward-looking procurement strategies that enhance competitiveness, deliver value beyond cost, and promote sustainability across NCC’s operations. You will lead structured supplier partnerships, influence decision-making, and act as a trusted business partner across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Category Ownership: Define, implement, and continuously improve category strategies for transportation services in alignment with NCC’s strategic direction.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with production, logistics, finance, sustainability, and legal to ensure optimal sourcing solutions across the value chain.
• Supplier Management: Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and the development of strategic supplier partnerships that drive performance, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Performance & Risk: Conduct regular risk assessments, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance with legal and contractual frameworks.
• Strategic Enablement: Translate business needs into robust sourcing initiatives, using data and market intelligence to guide strategy and decision-making.
• Sustainability Focus: Embed sustainability into transport procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with NCC’s environmental and business goals.
• Internal Engagement: Communicate and align strategies with key internal stakeholders, driving adoption and continuous improvement.

Who We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or sourcing within the transportation or logistics sector.
• Proven track record of leading supplier negotiations and managing strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience working in large, matrix-based organizations with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of transportation procurement, contract law, logistics optimization, and cost management.
• Category Management experience is highly desirable.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex needs into actionable procurement plans.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Structured and analytical – confident working with data, contracts, and performance metrics.
• Collaborative leader – experienced in working with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Fluent in English and one of the Nordic languages.
• Value-driven – aligned with NCC’s culture of honesty, trust, and respect.

Application

Apply today and help define the future of Transportation at NCC Industry. For questions or a confidential dialogue, please reach out to our senior recruitment consultant Martin Fridolf at Martin.Fridolf(at)EFFSO.se

Why Join NCC Industry?

At NCC, you’re not just procuring transport services – you’re shaping the infrastructure that moves the Nordic region. You will work in a forward-leaning, collaborative procurement function where your expertise has a clear impact on sustainability, operational performance, and long-term business success.

We offer a competitive salary, strong benefits package, and opportunities for continuous development. You will be part of a company that prioritizes safety, well-being, and inclusion.

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