Global Sourcing Castings & Steel Category Manager

Rock Processing - Svedala; Svedala kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in rock processing is seeking a Global Sourcing Castings & Steel Category Manager in Svedala. You will be responsible for developing and managing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring supplier performance. The ideal candidate has extensive sourcing experience, strong negotiation skills, and is fluent in English. This role offers a hybrid working solution with some travel involved.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sourcing and strategic sourcing.
• Proven expertise in supplier account management.
• Experience in steel and castings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop global sourcing strategies for castings and steel.
• Lead negotiations and manage supplier performance.
• Drive cost-effective and value-added solutions.

Skills

Sourcing expertise

Negotiation skills

Supplier account management

Data analysis

Fluent in English

Education

University degree in business, engineering, or supply chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

At business area Rock Processing and division Crushing Solutions, we’re now looking for a driven and strategic Global Sourcing Castings & Steel Category Manager to join our team and lead the way in optimizing our supplier landscape.

This is a key role in strengthening our competitive position by improving supply chain value and supporting both strategic and operational purchasing. Welcome to a place where your expertise truly makes an impact!

About your job

In this position, you develop and manage global sourcing strategies for our castings and steel categories. You lead negotiations, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and compliance. You also act as a process leader for continuous improvement and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to drive results.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple categories and key suppliers on a global scale.
• Leading supplier selection, qualification, and performance management.
• Negotiating key contracts and ensuring compliance with Sandvik policies and standards.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with business needs.
• Driving cost-effective and value-added solutions while minimizing risk.
• Acting as a subject expert and process leader for sourcing improvements.

The location for this position is Svedala. We apply a hybrid work solution, and some travel regionally and globally is part of your job.

Your profile

We're looking for someone with extensive experience in sourcing, along with proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier account management, and global category management. You excel in negotiation and are confident in managing complex supplier landscapes, as well as having advanced Excel and data analysis skills. Experience in steel and castings is considered a plus. You hold a university degree in business, engineering, or supply chain, or equivalent experience. You’re fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.

You’re proactive, self-motivated, and business-minded – having a strategic working approach and taking initiatives to drive continuous improvement. You build trust and strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and thrive in a global, cross-functional environment.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact Daniel Remstam, hiring manager, [e-mail]

How to apply

Send your application no later than October 21, 2025. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English.

Rock Processing is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and infrastructure industries.