Category Specialist

NKT HV Cables; Karlskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT HV Cables in Sweden is seeking a Category Specialist for Construction Procurement. In this role, you will manage key construction categories across European sites, contributing to procurement strategies and ensuring supplier performance.

You will collaborate with project managers and stakeholders, conduct sourcing processes, and support contract administration. A Bachelor's degree and 3–7 years of relevant experience are required. Join us in fostering sustainable practices and a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in procurement and/or category management.
• Experience in negotiating Swedish standard contracts like ABT 06, AB 04.
• Knowledge of construction contracts such as FIDIC, NEC.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction procurement strategies for projects.
• Evaluate supplier bids and negotiate contracts.
• Develop category strategies for construction spend.

Skills

Negotiation skills with suppliers

Project management

Sourcing processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ)

Collaboration across teams

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Manage construction sourcing and supplier performance across Europe

Are you interested in working with construction procurement in a global company contributing to the green transition? As Category Specialist – Construction Procurement, you will manage key construction categories across NKT’s European sites, supporting projects with sourcing, supplier management, and contract processes.

Plan and execute procurement strategies for construction projects

In this role, you will manage construction-related categories such as civil works, materials, contractors, and subcontracting. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align procurement strategies with timelines, budgets, and requirements, ensuring quality and supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Develop and execute category strategies for construction spend
• Conduct sourcing processes including RFI, RFP, and RFQ
• Evaluate supplier bids and negotiate contracts and commercial terms
• Manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with agreements
• Support contract administration and mitigate supply chain risks

You will be part of a procurement team collaborating with multiple project stakeholders across Europe. The position is based in Sweden at one of NKT’s locations in Europe, with some travel required.

Collaborative and structured professional with commercial mindset

You are someone who works well with others and builds trust across teams and suppliers. You approach tasks with structure and attention to detail, while remaining adaptable in a project-based environment. You communicate clearly and contribute to constructive collaboration. You are motivated by working with multiple stakeholders and finding balanced solutions in complex situations.

You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 3–7 years of experience in procurement and/or category management within construction or infrastructure projects
• Experience in sourcing processes and contract negotiations
• Experience negotiating Swedish standard contracts such as ABT 06, AB 04, and ABK 09
• Knowledge of construction contracts such as FIDIC, NEC, or similar frameworks
• Experience working with procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba, or equivalent tools

Contribute to sustainable construction and procurement practices

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your skills within procurement and construction projects while working with colleagues across different countries. You will be part of a collaborative team environment and gain experience in an international setting, contributing to ongoing projects and process improvements.