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, cross‑functional 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
Develop,maintain, 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 model,allowing 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
You’recomfortable 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 ourDNAandwe’reproud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive,equaland 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 our career pageor visit our website, LinkedInor Facebook pageto get to know us further
Contact information
Are you curious to know more about this position? Please contactPeter Törnqvist,hiringmanager,at+46 (0)76 818 02 07.
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Unioncontacts(Sweden)
Thomas Lilja, Unionen, +46 (0)70-261 04 82
Tord Engström, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)76 106 62 87
Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)70-222 48 55
Recruitment SpecialistTanja Benavides
How to apply
Send your application no later thanJune 5th,2026Selectionis ongoing.Click applyandinclude your resume and cover letterin English. Please note that wedon’taccept applications by e-mail. Job ID:R0091981As 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 hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com
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 change,leadand drive the future of manufacturing. SandvikCoromantowns over 1700 patents worldwide, employs around 8000 staff and is represented in more than 150 countries.
Together with our customers and partners, Sandvik Coromant leads the way toward a sustainable future, supplying tooling solutions to the world’s engineering industries. Over eight decades of hands-on experience have given us a wealth of knowledge in metal-cutting and machining. This expertise transforms every challenge into an opportunity for innovation, collaboration, and progressive solutions. We aim to create positive change by promoting sustainability, efficiency, and growth to shape a future where innovation thrives. Sandvik Coromant owns over 1,700 patents worldwide, employs over 7,700 staff, and is represented in 150 countries. Sandvik Coromant is a part of global industrial engineering group Sandvik. Together with our colleagues, customers, partners and local communities we are shaping the future!
