Strategic Category Manager – Materials & Global Sourcing

Lyten; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Category Manager to shape material supply strategy and build high-performing supplier partnerships across the value chain. You will own your category, lead strategic and operational initiatives, and drive value through reliable, sustainable sourcing.

In this role you will collaborate with R&D, CPM, Sustainability and Quality teams, scout suppliers, negotiate long-term contracts, and push continuous improvement while traveling to Lyten sites and suppliers globally.

Qualifications

• MBA or MSc in relevant Engineering Fields or Supply Chain or similar.
• English written and oral skills; other European or Asian language nice to have.
• Problem solving, analytical skills.
• Cost model approach of direct purchasing: material or components.

Responsibilities

• Defines the Sourcing Strategy for the assigned Category (materials such as CAM, Graphite, Binders).
• Scout the market, evaluate suppliers’ capabilities, define suppliers panel for projects.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships.
• Send and pilot RFQs, negotiate long-term contracts with best Quality Cost Delivery Sustainability terms.
• Propose Sourcing and supplier contact to the Sourcing Committee.
• Responsible for global Supplier performance from Sourcing Phase to EOP.
• Collaborate with R&D, Strategy, Sustainability and IP/Legal teams.

Skills

English (written & spoken)

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Cost model approach

Travel ability

Education

MBA or MSc in relevant field

Job description

Lyten is seeking a Category Manager to shape material supply strategy and build high-performing supplier partnerships across the value chain. You will own your category, lead strategic and operational initiatives, and drive value through reliable, sustainable sourcing.

In this role you will collaborate with R&D, CPM, Sustainability and Quality teams, scout suppliers, negotiate long-term contracts, and push continuous improvement while traveling to Lyten sites and suppliers globally.