Global Sourcing Castings & Steel Category Manager

Sandvik Group; Svedala kommun; Hybrid; SEK 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Svedala, Sweden, is seeking a Global Sourcing Castings & Steel Category Manager to develop sourcing strategies and lead supplier performance management. The ideal candidate will possess extensive sourcing experience, exceptional negotiation skills, and a university degree in business or engineering. This role offers a hybrid work solution and opportunities for regional and global travel.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sourcing and global category management.
• Fluency in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in steel and castings is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage global sourcing strategies for castings and steel categories.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance management.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Drive cost-effective sourcing solutions and continuous improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier account management

Negotiation skills

Excel and data analysis

Education

University degree in business, engineering, or supply chain

Job description

Global Sourcing Castings & Steel Category Manager

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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