Category Manager

Are you a procurement leader ready to elevate your career Do you excel in leading effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders act with care and passion and communicate clearly to ensure outstanding performance If so then join us in building top class procurement that ensures that NCC wins and delivers profitable customer projects. Submit your application today! 

As a Category Manager at NCC you will take on a dynamic role that operates at both strategic and tactical levels. You will lead to set and implement a future-oriented strategy in collaboration with other business areas that is fully aligned with business strategy and allowing NCC to be seen as a preferred customer by our suppliers.

The role and key responsibilities 

In the role of Category Manager you work closely with the business and lead category strategies according to NCCs strategic direction. You will be a central partner in the organization and collaborate with internal teams as well as external suppliers to ensure an efficient high-quality and sustainable supplier base. A key part of the role is to act as a change leader across the organization. You will drive transformation implement new ways of working and ensure adoption of category strategies in a complex matrixbased environment. Success in the role requires the ability to influence engage and lead stakeholders without formal line management responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies that support NCCs business and long-term goals.
• Lead the category team and ensure effective execution of strategies and activities.
• Build and develop strong supplier relationships through Supplier Relationship Management.
• Analyze market trends conduct risk assessments and provide insights and recommendations.
• Ensure the use of category strategies and framework agreements across the organization.
• Follow up on KPIs.

About Purchasing at NCC 

NCC Purchasing is a network of professionals across the company. 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 Managment Team. 

Qualifications :

Your experience and background 

We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with the ability to deliver strong operational results. You are analytical and communicative with experience in navigating complex environments. With a solid background in category management procurement and developing competitive supply chains supported by an academic degree in engineering business economics or a related field you lead confidently in matrix organizations and collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Your strong understanding of supply chain dynamics risk management finance and contract management enables you to make informed datadriven decisions. You communicate fluently in English and a Nordic language. As a person you build strong relationships thrive in teamwork and work in a structured and focused way. Your curiosity adaptability and business mindset drive you to stay engaged learn continuously and contribute with energy and new perspectives.

Additional Information :

Additional information 

You will be based in NCCs office in Solna Gothenburg or Malmö. Frequent traveling within the Nordic countries is required. However we do apply a flexible way of working and strive to collaborate digitally as much as possible.  

In accordance with NCCs safety culture we conduct background checks on final candidates.  

NCC Offers 

NCCstrives to be anappealing employer providing a work environment where employees cangrow and experience well-being. We offer a wide range of employee benefits through our benefit portal Benify. 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. 

Contact and information 

For more information please contact recruiting manager Urban Modh Manager of Category Managers or Karin Österman de Wall Recruitment Consultant  

Register  your application and CV below. Applications are reviewed continuously so apply as soon as possible and no later than April 12 2026. 

Are you ready to make a significant impact and grow with us Submit your application today and become an essential part of our innovative category management team at NCC! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time