Purchasing Development Manager - Category Management

Purchasing is a top priority at NCC playing a key role in securing longterm success and delivering profitable projects.  

As Purchasing Development Manager you will play a key role in developing and implementing the purchasing strategy and agenda for category management as well as provide strategic analysis and advice to managers and team members in Category Management. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by aligning strategic goals analyzing performance and enabling forwardthinking decisionmaking in one of the leading companies in the construction industry.  

If youre ready to use your skills to influence and shape the future this role offers the perfect opportunity to grow and make a difference.  

The role and key responsibilities 

As Purchasing Development Manager you will work at the intersection of setting and implementing strategy methods and processes for Category management. You will work crossfunctionally with stakeholders throughout the organization and be a key player to secure the right development and drive transformation enabling achievement of goals and drive impactful changes. You will also define set and secure the direction of digitalization for Category Management toghether with the purchasing digitalization team. 

You will work closely with and report to the Head of Category Management Petra Sjgren and you will be part of the Nordic Category Management leadership team.  

Your main responsibilities include: 

• Plan lead and deliver prioritized strategic initiatives and activities within purchasing for Category management  

• Analyze internal data and external market trends to identify and define strategic issues. 

• Define and implement purchasing processes models and aligning tools  

• Develop and follow up on relevant reports KPIs and goals to drive strategic direction. 

• Coach and support managers in purchasing development and communication including strengthening messages and preparing presentations for the management team. 

About Purchasing at NCC 

NCC Purchasing is a network of professionals across the Nordics. We handle everything from project purchasing and supplier base development to strategic sourcing and category management. Collaboration between our teams is key to delivering successful customer projects. You will join the Category Management team unit which focuses on creating industryleading category capabilities  

Qualifications :

Your experience and background 

We are looking for a person who is proactive resultoriented and who has a structured approach to work. You have a strong collaborative mindset with a focus on building relationships across functions. We also see that you are analytical detailoriented and able to handle complexity in strategic and operational tasks.  

It is furthermore important that you embrace selfleadership and have an exceptional drive and get it done mentality and dont hesitate to try different approaches to find your way forward. Communicating complexity in a crisp and clear way comes natural to you and we believe you have a great ability to quickly connect the dots and connect independent issues to the bigger picture.  

Requirements specification: 

• or in business administration economics data analysis construction engineering or equivalent. 

• 25 years of experience in strategy operational development or related roles. 

• Experience in strategic planning performance management and/or project management. 

• Strong analytical skills: able to interpret data identify trends and translate insights into actionable strategies. 

• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities. 

• High business acumen and ability to influence in ambiguous environments. 

• Great at stakeholder management  

• Fluent in English as well as one of the Nordic languages both spoken and written. 

If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute to our Purchasing Transformation journey we invite you to apply. Your passion drive and commitment will help us achieve new heights through digitalization and innovation in the construction industry. 

Additional Information :

NCC Offers 

NCCstrives to be anappealing employer providing a work environment where employees cangrow and experience wellbeing. We offer a wide range of employee benefits. NCC has collective agreements for all employees providing a solid foundation of security and clear guidelines so that you know what applies to your employment. We also offer excellent opportunities for continued development and a broad range of further education options allowing for a long career within the company. 

Additional information 

This position is based in one of NCCs main offices in Sweden and requires regular travel. However we encourage flexible working and digital collaboration whenever possible. As part of NCCs safety culture background checks will be conducted for final candidate

Contact and application 

For more information please contact responsible recruiter: Karin sterman de Wall 

Register your application and CV below. Applications are reviewed continuously so apply as soon as possible and no later than May 30 2025 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime