Global EMS & Electronics Manufacturing Category Lead

Westermo Network Technologies AB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Westermo Network Technologies AB in Västerås, Sweden, seeks a Group Category Manager Manufacturing Services to own EMS and conformal coating supplier strategy globally. You will lead supplier development, negotiations and framework agreements across regions.

The role blends electronics manufacturing expertise with strategic procurement, working with Operations, Quality, R&D and local procurement to shape supplier relationships and ensure resilience and long-term value.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration or similar.
• Extensive experience in category management and strategic procurement.
• Solid background in electronics manufacturing and EMS environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English; Swedish language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the global category strategy for EMS and conformal coating suppliers.
• Lead strategic sourcing, RFQs, supplier selections and consolidations.
• Negotiate framework agreements and commercial terms.
• Build long-term strategic relationships with manufacturing partners.
• Drive supplier performance, cost competitiveness and continuous improvement.
• Support manufacturing transfer, capacity expansion and business continuity planning.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier relationship management

Electronics manufacturing

Category management

Negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluent

Education

Degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business Administration

Job description

Westermo Network Technologies AB in Västerås, Sweden, seeks a Group Category Manager Manufacturing Services to own EMS and conformal coating supplier strategy globally. You will lead supplier development, negotiations and framework agreements across regions.

The role blends electronics manufacturing expertise with strategic procurement, working with Operations, Quality, R&D and local procurement to shape supplier relationships and ensure resilience and long-term value.