Senior Category Manager

VOI Technology; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee options programme

Unlimited free Voi rides

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

VOI is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead procurement for e-bike components, ensuring cost, quality and reliable supply for our fleet. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain and Fleet Operations to turn market insights into strong supplier partnerships and better commercial outcomes.

You will shape the supplier base across vehicle manufacturers, components, batteries and motors, lead sourcing for new platforms, negotiate agreements, and build

Qualifications

• Several years of direct procurement experience, including independently leading sourcing and commercial negotiations.
• A degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience managing projects with demanding timelines and several parallel workstreams.
• Clear communication and relationship-building skills, with proficiency in English.
• Experience using AI tools responsibly to analyse information, draft communications or support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Shape our supplier base across vehicle manufacturers, component, battery and motor suppliers, balancing cost, quality, availability and risk.
• Lead sourcing for new vehicle platforms, components and spare parts, exploring new suppliers and technologies.
• Negotiate agreements covering pricing, volumes, warranties, quality and delivery.
• Build cost models and benchmarks to identify savings and manage exposure to commodity prices, currencies and duties.
• Develop supplier partnerships and improve performance across quality, delivery, warranties and claims.
• Anticipate supply risks and work with colleagues and suppliers on practical mitigation plans.
• Lead sourcing from supplier selection to series production, manage parallel workstreams and share your knowledge with procurement colleagues.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing leadership

Negotiations

Communication

English proficiency

AI tools usage

Education

Engineering/Business/Economics degree or related field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

YOUR MISSION AT VOI

Help shape the e-bikes that keep our cities moving. As Senior Category Manager, you'll lead procurement for e-bike components, securing the cost, quality and reliable supply that keep our fleet available and our service accessible.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you'll work closely with R&D, Supply Chain and Fleet Operations, turning market insights into lasting supplier partnerships and better commercial outcomes.

• Shape our supplier base across vehicle manufacturers, component, battery and motor suppliers, balancing cost, quality, availability and risk.




• Lead sourcing for new vehicle platforms, components and spare parts, exploring new suppliers and technologies.




• Negotiate agreements covering pricing, volumes, warranties, quality and delivery.




• Build cost models and benchmarks to identify savings and manage exposure to commodity prices, currencies and duties.




• Develop supplier partnerships and improve performance across quality, delivery, warranties and claims.




• Anticipate supply risks and work with colleagues and suppliers on practical mitigation plans.




• Lead sourcing from supplier selection to series production, manage parallel workstreams and share your knowledge with procurement colleagues.

WHAT YOU NEED TO EMBARK

You combine commercial understanding with an analytical, collaborative approach. You're comfortable making decisions independently, explaining recommendations and constructively questioning assumptions. You build trust with suppliers and colleagues, and help others develop through sharing your experience.

• Several years of direct procurement experience, including independently leading sourcing and commercial negotiations.




• A degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.




• Experience managing projects with demanding timelines and several parallel workstreams.




• Clear communication and relationship-building skills, with proficiency in English.




• Experience using AI tools responsibly to analyse information, draft communications or support decisions, and helping colleagues use them effectively.

Experience in e-mobility or bicycle procurement is welcome, as is technical understanding of batteries, motors and controllers, but neither is essential.

WHY VOI?

Working at Voi is more than just a job; our People Promise includes a personal voyage where you will grow as a professional and be a part of a team and culture that builds something meaningful for society. In addition to this you'll have the opportunity to:

• Join Europe's #1 micromobility operator and one of the fastest growing scale-ups.




• Get \"skin in the game\" through our employee options programme.




• Enjoy unlimited free Voi rides and a dog-friendly office.




• Work together with inspiring, motivated and fun colleagues towards a common goal.




• Join the micromobility revolution and be a part of creating sustainable cities made for living, free from noise and pollution.