Global Category Manager

Do you enjoyleadingsourcing agendas andtakingownership ofstrategic supplier relationships at a global level In this role you shape category strategies influence stakeholders across the organization and ensurelong-term valuecreationthrough professional sourcing leadership.

Why SandvikCoromant

At SandvikCoromantand our Category Management team strategic sourcing drives business success.In this senior role you take responsibility for sourcingmainly ITServices and general global Services with broad ownership crossfunctional influence and close collaboration with global stakeholders.

About the job

AsGlobal Category Manager you lead and govern category work within your areaof responsibility. The role focuseson developing and executing category strategies drivingsourcing initiatives and ensuring implementation compliance and value realization across the organization.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functionalcategory teams at a strategic level

• Developmaintain and governcategory strategies within your scope

• Identify prepare andlead strategic sourcingprojects end-to-end

• Negotiate conclude and implement suppliercontacts

• Drivestrategic supplier management includingcontract governance and compliance

• Build andmaintainstrong relationshipswith key stakeholders and suppliers

Locationand flexibility

The position is based in Sandviken(Mossvägen)and offers a hybrid working modelallowing you to workremotelyevery other week.

Your profile

You bring extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management and are confident operating in complex global organizations. With a strong commercial mindset youidentifyhow to secure maximum value from supplier contracts and drive sustainable sourcing outcomes. Influencing senior stakeholders and navigating diverse perspectives come naturally to you.

We also see that you bring:

• Proven ability to commercially source solutions by evaluating options negotiating closing deals and managing stakeholder expectations

• Strong negotiation contracting and strategic supplier management capabilities

• Experience workingcross-functionallyand engaging confidently with senior stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish enabling effective collaboration both locally and globally

• A relevant academicdegreeandexperience from the manufacturing industry is an advantage

Yourecomfortable challenging stakeholders partners and suppliers when needed whileremainingadaptable and open to different perspectives. A structured anddetail-orientedapproach combined with curiosity and market awareness enables you to proactivelyidentifyand develop sourcing solutions that deliver long term value.

Our culture

Innovation is in ourDNAandwereproud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusiveequaland open-minded culture and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achievinggreat results. Add fair and rewarding benefits as well as many different career opportunities in an inspiring global environment. Meet some of your future colleagues at ourcareer pageor visit ourwebsiteLinkedInorFacebook pageto get to know us further.

Contact information

Are you curious to know more about this position Please contactPeter Törnqvisthiringmanagerat46 (0)76.

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Unioncontacts(Sweden):

• Thomas Lilja Unionen 46 (0)70-

• Tord Engström Akademikerföreningen 46 (0)

• Peter Olsson-Andrée Ledarna 46 (0)70-

Recruitment Specialist:Tanja Benavides

How to apply

Send your application no later thanJune 5th2026.Selectionis ongoing.Click applyandinclude your resume and cover letterin English. Please note that wedontaccept applications by e-mail. Job ID:R0091981.As part of our recruitment process a background check may be conducted on the final candidate.

Weaim for an open and fair recruitment processand use different tools to ensureanobjectiveassessment. Later in the process you may be invited to complete a personality and logic test.

To learn more about our recruitment process please visit ourcareer siteor contact HR Services at

SandvikCoromantis part of the global industrial engineering group Sandvik and is at the forefront of developing manufacturing tools and machining solutions with knowledge that drives the industry standards and innovations demanded by the metalworking industry now and in the next industrial era. Collaborations with educational institutions extensive investment in research and development and strong customer partnership ensure the development of machining technologies that changeleadand drive the future of manufacturing. SandvikCoromantowns over 1700 patents worldwide employs around 8000 staff and is represented in more than 150 countries.