Strategic IT & Professional Services Category Manager

Stora Enso; Nacka kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stora Enso, a renewable materials company, is recruiting for a senior procurement role focused on strategic sourcing and category management across Europe. You will lead IT sourcing initiatives, manage global supplier contracts, and drive value through analytics, risk mitigation, and stakeholder collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in international sourcing, a proven negotiation track record, and a proactive, results-driven mindset to build a sustainable supplier base and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing / category management.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic IT sourcing.
• Proven success in complex negotiations and contract management.
• Strong understanding of supplier markets, TCO, and cost drivers.
• Experience working in international, cross-functional environments.
• Data-driven mindset and comfort with analytics & digital tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills.
• High integrity, proactive mindset, and a results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive category strategy, spend, and sourcing outcomes.
• Deliver best total cost while ensuring quality and service.
• Lead tenders, negotiations, and contracts with global suppliers.
• Develop and execute category strategies with focus to deliver.
• Secure lowest total cost for the required quality and service levels.
• Build and develop a competitive, sustainable supplier base.
• Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply.
• Leverage supplier innovation to support business growth.
• Use advanced tools (e-sourcing, analytics, AI) to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across business units.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Data-driven

Tools

e-sourcing

Analytics tools

AI tools

Job description

Stora Enso, a renewable materials company, is recruiting for a senior procurement role focused on strategic sourcing and category management across Europe. You will lead IT sourcing initiatives, manage global supplier contracts, and drive value through analytics, risk mitigation, and stakeholder collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in international sourcing, a proven negotiation track record, and a proactive, results-driven mindset to build a sustainable supplier base and