Global IT Services Category Lead – Hybrid

Sandvik; Sweden; Hybrid; 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

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.