PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER

KeyPlants; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyPlants is seeking a Project Procurement Manager with category management responsibility to grow within Project Procurement. Based in Stockholm with a hybrid work model, you will lead strategic sourcing efforts and collaborate across project teams to optimize cost, quality, and schedule.

You will drive supplier market analysis, develop category strategies, and ensure ERP accuracy while delivering data-driven reports and maintaining compliance with sustainability standards.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong strategic procurement experience and category management.
• Commercial negotiation experience is essential.
• Fluency in Swedish and English is required.
• Experience working with ERP systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives (RFx, negotiations, contract awards) independently to optimize cost and value.
• Drive strategic sourcing, supplier market analysis, and category strategy development.
• Collaborate with project teams to optimize cost, quality, and schedule outcomes.
• Analyze spend, market trends, and project synergies to identify savings opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Define and manage project scope and ensure POs are placed correctly in ERP (e.g., D365).
• Prepare decision documents and develop reports in D365 and Power BI.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, safety, and sustainability standards while developing long-term supplier/cost structures.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team collaboration

English Swedish bilingual

Education

Related academic background

Tools

D365

Power BI

MS Excel

Job description

About The Role

KeyPlants is growing fast! We are in an expansive phase and are now looking for a Project Procurement Manager with Category Management responsibility who is eager to develop and grow within Project Procurement.

About KeyPlants

We are a team of creative problem-solvers who love what we do, always striving to make the world a little better while having fun along the way. Working together in an entrepreneurial company that takes sustainability seriously and keeps decision-making close at hand creates a strong sense of involvement and commitment across the organization. Curiosity, constructive questioning, and initiative are always encouraged here, as we continuously seek to evolve, improve, and stay at the forefront.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives (RFx, negotiations, contract awards) independently to optimize cost and value
• Drive strategic sourcing, supplier market analysis, and category strategy development for assigned spend areas
• Collaborate with project teams in projects to optimize cost, quality, and schedule outcomes
• Analyse spend, market trends, and project synergies to identify savings opportunities and mitigate risks
• Define and manage project scope in line with procurement and category strategies and ensure POs are placed correctly in ERP (e.g. D365) for assigned projects
• Prepare decision making documents and project documents for procurement projects and develop reports in D365 and Power BI
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, safety, and sustainability standards while supporting long term supplier and cost structure development.

Who are You?

We are looking for someone who thrives in an environment where technology meets collaboration. You enjoy finding solutions, taking responsibility, and seeing the bigger picture in a project. You communicate easily and enjoy working in teams.

To Succeed In This Role

• Strong experience in strategic procurement (5+ years), including category management and commercial negotiation
• Strategic, analytical, and data-driven mindset with strong execution capability
• Experience in supply chain management or a related academic background
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills with fluency in Swedish and English
• Good knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and relevant procurement/technical systems
• Experience in procurement within contractual forms (NL 17, NLM 19, ABA 99, AB04, ABT06, Orgalim) is an advantage

Why KeyPlants

With us, you will work on large and technically advanced projects, often in a global context, within an organization characterized by collaboration, innovation, and curiosity. You will become part of a strong and committed team where everyone contributes to shaping the technological solutions of the future.

We value diversity, balance, and development, both professionally and personally. Here, you will have the opportunity to make an impact, grow, and be part of a truly exciting journey.

Location

This role is based in Stockholm, hybrid model, minimum 3 days/week in the office, some travel may be required.

For questions about the position, please contact the hiring manager, Louise Nyström, Head of Procurement at [e-mail].