Senior MRO & Consumables Sourcing Lead

Lyten; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Senior Category Specialist to lead strategic sourcing for MRO and Consumables. You will drive the Source-to-Contract process, negotiate complex agreements, and manage global supplier relationships to deliver cost savings and reduce supply risk.

You will contribute to developing multi-year category strategies and work closely with internal partners to align demand, policy, and procurement processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Procurement; at least 3 years in indirect spend categories.
• Strong demonstrated proficiency in commercial contract negotiation and risk mitigation for high-value, complex contracts.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing/P2P platforms.
• Knowledge of global sourcing processes, contracting, and commercial law; strong TCO modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, multi-year strategic plan for MRO and Consumables categories.
• Manage Source-to-Contract process: issue RFIs/RFPs, evaluate technically and commercially, negotiate long-term contracts (SLAs).
• Identify and mitigate supply risks; ensure contracts comply with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead negotiations to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and strong contractual language.
• Analyze spends and market data to inform sourcing strategies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal partners to align demand with procurement policy and targets.
• Support procure-to-pay processes to streamline requisitions, purchasing, and invoicing.

Skills

Contract negotiation

ERP systems

P2P platforms

Cost analysis

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Lyten is seeking a Senior Category Specialist to lead strategic sourcing for MRO and Consumables. You will drive the Source-to-Contract process, negotiate complex agreements, and manage global supplier relationships to deliver cost savings and reduce supply risk.

You will contribute to developing multi-year category strategies and work closely with internal partners to align demand, policy, and procurement processes across the organization.