Senior Sourcing & Contracts Manager – Stockholm

Sway Sourcing; Stockholms kommun; In loco; SEK 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sway Sourcing is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for a large-scale construction and infrastructure project in Sweden. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier assessments, RFx processes, tender evaluations, and lead contract negotiations, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with project teams, legal specialists, contract managers, and external partners to deliver effective procurement and successful project

Competenze

• Experience in commercial and technical responsibilities within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of commercial agreements, contractual terms, and contract preparation.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, contractors and external suppliers.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management, coordinating multiple activities.
• Hands-on experience with RFx, tender assessments, quotation evaluations and bid analysis.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support project objectives.
• Manage supplier assessments, RFx processes, tender evaluations and bid analysis.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Identify commercial risks and drive cost optimisation.
• Coordinate contract handovers and support efficient project execution.
• Prepare procurement recommendations for management.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in procurement processes.

Conoscenze

Procurement management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

RFx processes

Tender evaluations

Bid analysis

Leadership

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a large-scale industrial transformation project in Sweden.

In this role, you will lead procurement activities for construction and infrastructure projects, covering everything from sourcing strategies and supplier evaluations to tendering, contract negotiations, and contract handovers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support project objectives.
• Manage supplier assessments, RFx processes, tender evaluations, and bid analysis.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Identify commercial risks and drive cost optimisation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate contract handovers and support efficient project execution.
• Prepare procurement recommendations and decision-making materials for management.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in procurement processes and practices.

You will collaborate closely with project teams, legal specialists, contract managers, and external partners to ensure efficient procurement and successful project delivery.

Organisation & Key Deliverables

You will work within a procurement and contracting team supporting a major industrial project, collaborating with project managers, legal teams, suppliers, and contractors.

Your main focus will be developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier evaluations and tenders, conducting cost analyses, and ensuring smooth contract handovers.

The role requires compliance with procurement policies and regulations while driving cost efficiency, strong supplier relationships, and continuous process improvements across construction and infrastructure projects.

Profile

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in managing both commercial and technical aspects of construction projects.

The ideal candidate is a skilled negotiator and communicator who can establish and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners.

You are organized, proactive, and results-driven, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes independently. You thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments and approach challenges with a practical, solution-oriented mindset.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience handling commercial and technical responsibilities within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Solid knowledge of commercial agreements, contractual terms, and contract preparation.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, contractors, and external suppliers.
• Strong leadership capabilities combined with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities across different functions.
• Hands-on experience with RFx processes, tender assessments, quotation evaluations, and commercial bid analysis.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of procurement related to capital equipment, construction materials, and installation or construction work packages.
• Experience applying Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles and value-based procurement analysis.
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards relevant to construction procurement.
• Previous involvement in business transformation initiatives, operational improvement projects, or continuous improvement programmes.

Application & Start Date:

Start Date: 2026-11-09
End Date: 2027-12-31
Application Deadline: ASAP

Location: Stockholm or Luleå

Selections and interviews are ongoing!