Senior CAPEX Construction Category Manager

Location: Ludvika Sweden (On-site preferred limited remote work possible)

Assignment Period: to(Extension possible)

Employment Type: Full-time Consultant Assignment

Language Requirements: Fluent English (spoken and written) mandatory Swedish is considered an advantage

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We are hiring for one of our clients and are looking for an experienced Senior CAPEX Construction Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities for large-scale construction and capital investment this role you will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing processes supplier selection contract negotiations category strategy development and supplier performance management. You will play a key role in ensuring that procurement activities support business objectives while delivering value through cost optimization risk mitigation quality sustainability and supplier performance. This position requires a strong background in CAPEX construction procurement strategic sourcing contract management and stakeholder collaboration within complex project environments.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for CAPEX construction projects including building services process equipment construction works and technical contractors

• Develop and execute category strategies using the CIPS process aligned with business strategy and ensuring supplier capability for current and future requirements

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers emerging trends and best practices within the CAPEX construction industry

• Manage supplier identification qualification selection and contracting focusing on quality delivery cost sustainability and risk

• Lead commercial negotiations and contract development; adapt corporate contractual frameworks to local business needs

• Provide and maintain standard terms and conditions in purchase contracts in line with company directives and guidelines

• Manage procurement planning cost budgets savings targets spending forecasts and emerging country spending tracking

• Oversee supplier performance management and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Minimize commercial and quality risk through compliance with procurement procedures and company guidelines

• Ensure HSE regulatory and quality compliance across all project phases

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across engineering construction project management and operations in a matrix environment

• Support project teams throughout procurement and execution phases

• Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in Supply Chain Business Administration Finance Real Estate or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing procurement or category management within large-scale CAPEX construction projects

• Proven track record of developing and implementing global category strategies

• Strong understanding of technical categories within capital projects: building services process equipment construction works and technical contractors

• Experience with contract management supplier negotiations and supplier performance management

• Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with minimal oversight in a matrix organization

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel MS Project and SAP Ariba or similar procurement platforms

• Fluent English both spoken and written (mandatory)

• Valid SSG-Entré certificate

• Prior experience in the energy or industrial infrastructure sector (strongly preferred)

• Multi-lingual: English Swedish additional foreign language is advantageous

• Experience managing global or international procurement categories

• Superior negotiation skills in intercultural multi-business environments with ability to align terms and pricing with business objectives

• Experience in matrix or international organizations

• Strong understanding of industrial construction and infrastructure projects

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