Strategic Indirect Sourcing Specialist

Lyten; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Category Specialist to lead indirect sourcing and contracting across our global operations. You will own Source-to-Contract, drive cost savings, and optimize P2P processes while partnering with Finance, IT, and HR.

In this role you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. The successful candidate has 3+ years in procurement and a strong track record of delivering value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in procurement, purchasing, or strategic sourcing, with at least 2 years in indirect spend.

Responsibilities

• Execute Source-to-Contract for indirect categories, develop RFI/RFPs, and evaluate supplier proposals based on TCO.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers for favorable pricing, payment terms, and contract clauses (SLAs, warranties).
• Identify and deliver verifiable cost savings and value opportunities through spend analysis and market research.
• Manage operational and strategic relationships with key indirect suppliers and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and HR to meet internal requirements and enforce procurement policies.
• Support procure-to-pay improvements and streamline requisitions, purchasing, and invoicing flows.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

P2P processes

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

P2P platforms

Job description

Lyten is seeking a Category Specialist to lead indirect sourcing and contracting across our global operations. You will own Source-to-Contract, drive cost savings, and optimize P2P processes while partnering with Finance, IT, and HR.

In this role you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. The successful candidate has 3+ years in procurement and a strong track record of delivering value.