Global IT Services Sourcing & Strategy Lead

AKTIEBOLAGET SANDVIK COROMANT; Sandvikens kommun; Hybrid; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and supplier management, and fluency in English and Swedish.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in IT Sourcing commercially from demand to negotiation and implementation.
• Experience driving senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English & Swedish

Education

Academic degree

Job description

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

The role requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and supplier management, and fluency in English and Swedish.