Sandvik

Global Category Manager

Sandvik  •  Kingdom of Sweden (Remote)  •  23 hours ago
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Job Description

Doyouenjoyleadingsourcingagendas andtakingownershipofstrategicsupplierrelationships at a globallevel? Inthisrole,youshapecategorystrategies,influencestakeholdersacrosstheorganization, andensurelong-termvaluecreationthroughprofessionalsourcingleadership

WhySandvik?

At SandvikCoromant,strategicsourcingdrives businesssuccessand innovation Inthisseniorrole,youtakeownershipofIT Services andcontributetokeytransformationinitiativesacrossthe business.

  • Globalimpactwithcross-functionalcollaboration

  • Work in acollaborativeand forward-lookingsourcingenvironment

  • IT transformation and a changing environment have shaped our strategy to support ongoing business-driven changes.

About thejob

As GlobalCategoryManager for IT Services,youleadandgoverncategorywork,developingandexecutingstrategiesthatdrivevalueacrosstheorganizationYoumanagesourcinginitiativesend-to-endwhileensuringimplementation,compliance, and long-termimpact

Jobresponsibilities

  • Develop,maintain, andgoverncategorystrategieswithinIT Services

  • EstablishITsupplier portfolio and framework for commercial agreements

  • Lead andmanagecross-functionalcategoryteams at astrategiclevel

  • Create Business plan -Identify, prepare, and lead strategic sourcing projects end-to-end

  • Negotiate,conclude, andimplementsuppliercontracts

  • Drivestrategicsuppliermanagement,includinggovernanceandcompliance

  • Buildandmaintainstrong relationshipswithkeystakeholdersandsuppliers

Locationandflexibility

Thispositionisbasedin Stockholm (Västberga) or Sandviken (Mossvägen)and offers a hybrid setup with home office possibilities.

Yourprofile

Youbringextensiveexperienceinstrategicsourcingandcategorymanagement andfeelconfidentoperating incomplex, globalorganizations A strongcommercialmindsetenablesyoutosecuremaximumvaluefromsupplierrelationshipsand drivesustainableoutcomesYounavigateseniorstakeholderenvironmentswitheaseandinfluencedecisionseffectively

Yourbackgroundincludes

  • Proven ability toITSourcing solutionscommercially, fromdemand tonegotiation and implementation

  • Strongcapabilitiesinnegotiation,contracting, andsuppliermanagement

  • Experiencedriving andchallangesenior stakeholders andworking cross-functionally

  • Excellentcommunicationskillsin English and Swedish

  • A relevantacademicdegree;experiencefrom themanufacturingindustryis anadvantage

You approach challenges with curiosity and a structured mindset, balancing attention to detail with a broader strategic view. Collaboration comes naturally, andyou’recomfortable challenging perspectives to achieve the best outcomes while staying open and adaptable.You bring experience from IT sourcing and have an interest in – or experience of – driving AI initiatives into sourcing and business processes.

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 ourdiversities 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)76818 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 thanAugust 9, 2026Click applyandinclude your resume and cover letterin English. Please note that wedon’taccept applications by e-mail. Job ID:R0094171

At Sandvik, we value work-life balance and due to summer vacation, it may take a little bit longer until we reply in this process.

Weaim for an open and fair recruitment processand use different tools to ensure an objective assessment. 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.

Sandvik

About Sandvik

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Stockholm, SE
Year Founded
1862
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