Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic and innovative company? At Sandvik Coromant, we're looking for a driven and experienced Global Category Manager to lead mainly the category MRO (Maintenance, Repairs and Operations).
This is an exciting opportunity to shape our sourcing strategies and contribute to our long-term success. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you!
Your mission
In this position, you're responsible for leading and developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving overall procurement performance. You oversee the implementation of best practices, continuous improvements, as well as global and local strategies. Additionally, you define annual productivity improvements with suppliers and communicate the use of applicable processes, systems, and tools. By collaborating with other functions, you ensure strategic sourcing perspectives are integrated into key processes.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the Global Category Management team and activities.
- Achieve performance targets by leveraging total cost of ownership levers.
- Manage main framework agreements and negotiations.
- Maintain a sustainable supplier base that supports company strategy.
- Monitor global supply markets to interpret market intelligence.
The location for this position is flexible within Europe and some travel is included in the job.
Your profile
We’re looking for someone with a background in procurement and extensive experience in similar positions within global organizations. You excel in negotiation, contract establishment, and have a solid business acumen. Your knowledge is backed by a university degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
As a confident and collaborative leader, you foster strong stakeholder relationships and create an environment that encourages teamwork and innovation. Your analytical mindset and commitment to continuous improvement make you a valuable asset in driving performance and delivering results. You’re proactive, solution-oriented, and skilled in managing complex projects with purpose.
Our culture
Innovation is in our DNA and we’re proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive, equal and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career opportunities in an inspiring global environment.
Contact information
Are you curious to know more about this position? Please contact Nathalie Bourdin, hiring manager, at [email protected]
Union contacts (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 Specialist: Hanna Thomas
How to apply
Send your application no later than August 22, 2025. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0081233. This job ad is aimed for those currently working within the Sandvik Group.
As we aim for a fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you will therefore receive an invitation via email to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed and the selection process begins after the application deadline.
To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at [email protected]
