Global IT Services Category Lead (Hybrid)

AB Sandvik Coromant; Sandvikens kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AB Sandvik Coromant in Stockholm or Sandviken seeks a Global Category Manager for IT Services to shape and govern category work, lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, and drive long-term value.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and influence senior stakeholders worldwide while ensuring compliance across business units. The role requires strong English and Swedish communication and a strategic mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to IT Sourcing solutions commercially, from demand to negotiation and implementation.
• Strong capabilities in negotiation, contracting, and supplier management.
• Experience driving and challange senior stakeholders and working cross-functionally

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and govern IT Services category strategies
• Establish IT supplier portfolio and framework for commercial agreements
• Lead and manage cross-functional category teams at a strategic level
• Create business plan 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

IT Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

English & Swedish comms

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Relevant academic degree

Job description

AB Sandvik Coromant in Stockholm or Sandviken seeks a Global Category Manager for IT Services to shape and govern category work, lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, and drive long-term value.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and influence senior stakeholders worldwide while ensuring compliance across business units. The role requires strong English and Swedish communication and a strategic mindset.