Strategic Category Manager: Global Sourcing & Procurement

Parker Hannifin; Trollhättans kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Trollhättan, Sweden, seeks a Category Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies for Hydraulic Pump and Motor across Europe. You will lead sourcing projects, negotiate with suppliers, and manage contracts to reduce costs and improve quality.

The role collaborates with supply chain, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams and reports to the Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager. English fluency required.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant procurement tools or systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Lead sourcing projects, from supplier selection to production implementation.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and ensure savings are realized in the business.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and address risks or corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to support business needs.
• Ensure compliance with Parker Hannifin standards, procurement processes, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Procurement processes

Analytical capability

Communication

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Microsoft Office

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems/tools

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Trollhättan, Sweden, seeks a Category Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies for Hydraulic Pump and Motor across Europe. You will lead sourcing projects, negotiate with suppliers, and manage contracts to reduce costs and improve quality.

The role collaborates with supply chain, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams and reports to the Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager. English fluency required.