Project Procurement Manager

KeyPlants AB; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 613,800 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyPlants AB is seeking a Project Procurement Manager with Category Management responsibility for its Stockholm office. This role involves leading strategic sourcing initiatives, driving supplier market analysis, and working collaboratively with project teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in strategic procurement, including commercial negotiation skills, and is fluent in both Swedish and English. A hybrid working model is offered with a focus on teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement with category management.
• Fluency in Swedish and English for effective communication.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost and value.
• Drive supplier market analysis and category strategy development.
• Collaborate with project teams to improve project outcomes.

Skills

Strategic procurement experience

Category management

Commercial negotiation

Analytical mindset

Fluency in Swedish

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Supply chain management

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Relevant academic background in supply chain management

Tools

D365

Power BI

Job description

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.

Application

We review applications on an ongoing basis, so apply today! Please send your application, including your CV and cover letter, to HR at KeyPlants: [e-mail]

We are looking forward to your application!