Category Specialist

Manage construction sourcing and supplier performance across Europe

Are you interested in working with construction procurement in a global company contributing to the green transition As Category Specialist Construction Procurement you will manage key construction categories across NKTs European sites supporting projects with sourcing supplier management and contract processes. Do you want to be part of projects that shape future infrastructure

Plan and execute procurement strategies for construction projects

In this role you will manage construction-related categories such as civil works materials contractors and subcontracting. You will work closely with project managers engineers and stakeholders to align procurement strategies with timelines budgets and requirements ensuring quality and supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Your responsibility will be to:
Develop and execute category strategies for construction spend
Conduct sourcing processes including RFI RFP and RFQ
Evaluate supplier bids and negotiate contracts and commercial terms
Manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with agreements
Support contract administration and mitigate supply chain risks

You will be part of a procurement team collaborating with multiple project stakeholders across Europe. The position is based in Sweden at one of NKTs locations Malmö or Karlskrona with some travel required.

Collaborative and structured professional with commercial mindset

You are someone who works well with others and builds trust across teams and suppliers. You approach tasks with structure and attention to detail while remaining adaptable in a project-based environment. You communicate clearly and contribute to constructive collaboration. You are motivated by working with multiple stakeholders and finding balanced solutions in complex situations.

You also have:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related field
37 years of experience in procurement and/or category management within construction or infrastructure projects
Experience in sourcing processes and contract negotiations
Experience negotiating Swedish standard contracts such as ABT 06 AB 04 and ABK 09
Knowledge of construction contracts such as FIDIC NEC or similar frameworks
Experience working with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba or equivalent tools

Contribute to sustainable construction and procurement practices

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply even if you dont tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role you will have opportunities to develop your skills within procurement and construction projects while working with colleagues across different countries. You will be part of a collaborative team environment and gain experience in an international setting contributing to ongoing projects and process improvements.

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We will review applications continuously but we recommend you apply no later than. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment inquiries about the recruitment process or the role please reach out to Cajsa Carlsson at Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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Sveriges Ingenjörer Christian Fisch
Unionen Joakim Wikström
Ledarna Roger Jönsson

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About NKT
At the factory in Karlskrona NKT is designing developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.

At NKT we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the worlds transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs manufactures and installs low- medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891 NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark operates from more than 30 countries worldwide and employs 6500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world.