Category Manager IT Services

Sandvik; Sweden; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik in Stockholm is seeking a Global Category Manager for IT Services to lead and govern category work, developing and executing strategies that drive value across the organization. You will manage sourcing initiatives end-to-end while ensuring implementation, compliance, and long-term impact.

The role demands extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management within complex global organizations, strong negotiation, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management in global organizations.
• Strong commercial mindset that secures maximum value from supplier relationships and drives sustainable outcomes.
• Ability to navigate senior stakeholder environments and influence decisions effectively.
• Proven ability to deliver IT sourcing solutions commercially, from demand to negotiation and implementation.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and govern category strategies within IT Services
• Establish IT supplier portfolio and framework for commercial agreements
• Lead and manage cross-functional category teams at a strategic level
• Create business plan – identify, prepare, and lead strategic sourcing projects end-to-end
• Negotiate, conclude, and implement supplier contracts
• Drive strategic supplier management, including governance and compliance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Stakeholder influence

IT sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Swedish proficiency

Academic degree

Education

Academic degree

Job description

Do you enjoy leading sourcing agendas and taking ownership of strategic supplier relationships at a global level? In this role, you shape category strategies, influence stakeholders across the organization, and ensure long‑term value creation through professional sourcing leadership.

About the job

As Global Category Manager for IT Services, you lead and govern category work, developing and executing strategies that drive value across the organization. You manage sourcing initiatives end‑to‑end while ensuring implementation, compliance, and long‑term impact.

Job responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and govern category strategies within IT Services
• Establish IT supplier portfolio and framework for commercial agreements
• Lead and manage cross‑functional category teams at a strategic level
• Create business plan – identify, prepare, and lead strategic sourcing projects end‑to‑end
• Negotiate, conclude, and implement supplier contracts
• Drive strategic supplier management, including governance and compliance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers

Your profile

• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management in complex, global organizations
• Strong commercial mindset that secures maximum value from supplier relationships and drives sustainable outcomes
• Ability to navigate senior stakeholder environments and influence decisions effectively
• Proven ability to deliver IT sourcing solutions commercially, from demand to negotiation and implementation
• Strong capabilities in negotiation, contracting, and supplier management
• Experience driving and challenging senior stakeholders and working cross‑functionally
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish
• A relevant academic degree; experience from the manufacturing industry is an advantage
• Curiosity, structured mindset, attention to detail and broader strategic view
• Experience in or interest for driving AI initiatives into sourcing and business processes

Location and flexibility

This position is based in Stockholm (Västberga) or Sandviken (Mossvägen) and offers a hybrid setup with home office possibilities.