Procurement Manager

HOCHTIEF Infrastructure GmbH Tyskland Sverige Filial; Vagnhärad; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HOCHTIEF is seeking a Procurement Manager to support the OL31 Project in Vagnhärad. You will lead procurement strategies, prequalifications, tendering, and contract awards, while managing budgets and supplier performance on a landmark Swedish rail infrastructure program.

Fluent English is required; Swedish or German language skills are advantageous. The role offers an international working environment and long-term project involvement within a leading global construction company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in procurement management in construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Swedish procurement systems, supplier markets, and practices.
• Experience managing high-value procurement packages and strategic sourcing.
• Understanding of Swedish contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proven ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder project environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project procurement strategies, plans and procedures.
• Lead prequalification of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead tendering, supplier selection and contract award processes.
• Manage procurement schedules, budgets and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with Swedish procurement regulations, standards and procedures.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support commercial and project teams in contract negotiations.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigations.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and supply chain performance.

Skills

Procurement management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract compliance

Multi-project coordination

Job description

Shape the future of Swedish infrastructure

HOCHTIEF is one of the world's leading infrastructure and construction groups, employing approximately 38,000 people worldwide. We deliver complex projects across a wide range of sectors, including roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, ports, buildings, and both conventional and renewable energy. With operations across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, HOCHTIEF combines engineering expertise with innovative and sustainable solutions to shape the infrastructure of the future.

We are looking for a Procurement Manager to support the successful delivery of the OL31 Project in Vagnhärad.

The OL31 Project forms part of the Ostlänken programme, one of Sweden's largest and most important railway infrastructure investments. Ostlänken is a new approximately 160-kilometre double-track railway connecting Järna and Linköping, designed to increase capacity, improve regional connectivity and support sustainable transport across Sweden.

The project involves complex civil engineering works, extensive stakeholder coordination, demanding management of sophisticated procurement activities. Working on OL31 offers the opportunity to contribute to a landmark infrastructure programme that will have a lasting impact on Sweden's transport network and future development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project procurement strategies, procurement plans and procedures complies with company's integral management system.
• Leading prequalification of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead tendering, supplier selection and contract award processes.
• Manage procurement schedules, budgets and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with Swedish procurement regulations, industry standards and company procedures.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support commercial and project teams in contract negotiations.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and supply chain performance.

Your Profile

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a procurement management role within construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Swedish procurement systems, supplier markets and procurement practices.
• Experience managing high-value procurement packages and strategic sourcing activities.
• Understanding of Swedish contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proven ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder project environments.

Language Requirements

Fluent in English; Swedish and/or German is highly advantageous.

We Offer

• The opportunity to work on one of Sweden's largest and most complex infrastructure projects.
• An international working environment within a leading global construction company.
• Long-term project involvement with significant responsibility and influence.
• The chance to contribute to the development of critical rail infrastructure in Sweden.