ValueOne is looking for a Category Manager with experience from procurement of technical material and equipment for a consultant assignment at an international industrial company, market leading in its field. You will be based in Västerås or Ludvika. Initially, you will be employed by ValueOne with the intention that the role will transition to a permanent employment with our client.

ValueOne are specialists in supply chain management, purchasing and logistics. We offer our customers services in three business areas: interim logistics and procurement consultants, recruitment of buyers and logisticians, as well as development of our customers’ supply chain operations in terms of strategies, models, methods, processes, structure, and competence.

We can offer a variety of assignments at all levels within Supply Chain Management. As a consultant at ValueOne, you are part of a professional and enterprising team consisting of the leading consultants in purchasing and logistics. If you choose to join our team, you are offered:

• A market salary, which you can influence yourself.
• Occupational pension.
• Health and care insurance.
• Health care allowance.
• Personal coaching and career advice.
• Network meetings with competent colleagues and Supply Chain professionals through recurring events and lectures.
• Competence development through world-leading individually tailored education and courses in Supply Chain thanks to our partnership with CIPS (www.cips.org). 

As Category Manager of technical material and equipment you will be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing global sourcing strategies and initiatives in collaboration with different stakeholders. You will lead strategic activities within your assigned categories, manage strategic relationships with international suppliers, and negotiate agreements. It is possible to work remotely part of the time.

Main tasks:

• Lead strategic activities for your assigned categories
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies
• Identify and select new suppliers
• Negotiate, implement and manage contracts
• Conduct spend analysis
• Initiate and implement cost reduction actions

The ideal candidate for this position should have minimum five years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing or procurement. We prefer if you have an academic degree in Supply Chain Management, Electronics, Mechanics, or other relevant area. You are a skilled communicator and communicate without difficulty in English, both written and verbal. For success in the position good networking and stakeholder management skills is an asset. Analytical skills combined with a structured and process-oriented mindset is preferred. Furthermore, you are a team player who is also able to take on own initiatives and drive activities.

We look forward to receiving your application. Feel free to contact Johanna Hallnemo at 072-143 23 79 or 010 332 29 20 with any questions regarding the listed position. Please note that to apply for this position you need to be an EU citizen or have a valid Swedish working permit.