Sourcing Manager

emagine; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

emagine is seeking a Sourcing Manager for an automotive industry client. The role focuses on strategic IT sourcing, supplier evaluations, negotiations and commercial agreements to drive value across IT procurement.

You will collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to translate needs into robust sourcing strategies. The position requires strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management and a track record in complex contracts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement or vendor management.
• Experience in IT procurement or technology-driven sourcing.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven negotiation experience with complex contracts and service models.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders and decision forums.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT sourcing activities from demand assessment to final agreements.
• Develop category strategies balancing technology, quality, cost and sustainability.
• Drive RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations and board recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial models including service-based and transformation contracts.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and group counterparts.
• Analyze markets, tech trends and costs to inform sourcing decisions.
• Identify procurement improvements and cross-organizational synergies.
• Present recommendations to senior leadership and steering forums.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Commercial negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP/S4Hana

Maximo (IBM)

MS Power BI

MS Copilot

Job description

emagine is looking for a sourcing client for our amazing client in automotive industry.

Scope: 100% - 4 days/week on site + 1 remote day

Duration: 6 months to begin with

Availability: ASAP

Assignment Overview

We are looking for an experienced Sourcing Manager to develop and drive strategic sourcing activities within IT Procurement. The role involves working closely with IT and business stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing strategies, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and commercial agreements. The position requires strong commercial expertise, stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate complex sourcing situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT sourcing activities, from early demand assessment to final commercial agreements.
• Develop category strategies balancing Technology, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability.
• Drive RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and sourcing board recommendations for complex IT cases.
• Develop and negotiate complex commercial models, including service-based agreements, transformation contracts, indexation, consumption models, lifecycle costs, and risk-sharing structures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and group counterparts.
• Analyze supplier markets, technology developments, and commercial trends to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Identify opportunities for procurement improvements, standardization, and cross-organizational synergies.
• Prepare and present recommendations and decision material to senior stakeholders and decision-making forums.
• Adapt sourcing strategies and priorities in response to changing business needs and market conditions.

Must Have

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or a related commercial role.
• Experience within IT Procurement or technology-driven sourcing categories.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven commercial and legal negotiation experience involving complex contracts, service models, and total-cost business cases.
• Experience preparing and presenting recommendations and decision material to senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of commercial sourcing processes and supplier relationships.

Nice To Have

• SAP/S4Hana, Maximo (IBM), MS Power BI, and MS Copilot are an advantage.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field.

Personal / Soft Skills

• Strategic and commercially oriented mindset.
• Structured and analytical problem-solving approach.
• Proactive, persistent, and solution-oriented.
• Flexible and adaptable in complex and changing environments.
• Collaborative, with high integrity and the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Genuine interest in IT, technology development, and supplier ecosystems.

Other Specifications

• Sourcing scope: Final IT segment responsibility will be determined based on the candidate's experience, strengths, and business needs.
• Stakeholders: IT and business functions across the organization and group entities.
• Role focus: Strategic IT sourcing, supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and procurement development.