Procurement Category Manager
Procurement Category Manager
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Job Description
Category Manager
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing procurement and supplier relationships and wants to implement impactful category strategies Do you thrive in a dynamic crossfunctional environment where your decisions drive efficiency and costeffectiveness We are looking for an experienced Category Manager to lead the categories Utilities Chemicals and Additives. We are transforming into categorybased procurement do you want to be part of that journey and develop this key role
About the Role
As a Category Manager you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing category strategies for utilities chemicals and additives. A central part in the role will be to optimize supplier performance cost efficiency and alignment with business needs. You will collaborate with business area leaders crossfunctional teams and key suppliers to implement strategic sourcing decisions.
This position is based in Stockholm and reports to the Procurement Director. The role has a panEuropean scope as the supplier market is primarily European.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category strategies ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Manage supplier relationships contract and ongoing contract management.
- Track performance metrics and ensure supplier compliance with agreements.
- Lead competitive bidding processes including bid evaluation and supplier selection.
- Develop contracts and agreements for both standard and complex products and services.
- Identify and execute costsaving initiatives and procurement process improvements.
- Be part of maintaining a contract database and relevant procurement documentation.
- Analyze market trends risks and opportunities to inform category strategies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and company procurement policies.
- Conduct financial evaluations of suppliers as part of the RFP/sourcing process.
- Lead sourcing and category team projects across relevant business areas.
- Utilize procurement systems to drive efficiency and visibility.
About you
We are looking for a proactive and strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of procurement and category management. You should have a track record of successfully managing supplier relationships negotiation skill driving cost savings and improving procurement efficiency. We believe you have worked in a manufacturing setting so you have an indepth understanding of industrial sourcing and supplier management.
Your Qualifications:
- Previous experience from the industrial or energy sector
- Proven experience in procurement category management or strategic sourcing
- Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies that drive business value.
- Experience managing contracts supplier performance and bid evaluation.
- Knowledge of procurement systems and data analysis tools.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in procurement.
- Proficiency in English; additional language skills are a plus.
About Nynas
Advancing the transition to a sustainable society
Nynas is a specialty chemicals company producing highperformance bitumen and naphthenic solutions essential to infrastructure electrification and other industrial applications. Mainly focused on Europe our products play a key role in supporting the shift towards a sustainable future. Through strategic partnerships and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency Nynas is making a positive impact on society and the environment.
Contact & Application
Selection is ongoing and the role may be filled before the application deadline. For information and questions about the job please contactProcurement Director Mikael Arnestrand
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
