Arbetsbeskrivning

Description

In this role, the Project Regional Category Manager will drive the execution of sourcing and category strategies for Merchandise Bricks, acting as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders. The candidate will develop and implement innovative savings plans across Calderys EMEA entities, ensuring alignment with project needs and supporting business growth. Together with local and cross-functional teams, the Project Regional Category Manager will contribute to transforming procurement into a value-adding, performance-driven function.

This as a fulltime, permanent position located in Höganäs.

Responsibilities

• Identify & qualify potential new suppliers and process the documentation to include in the company approved supplier list. Define and follow up the purchasing strategy for merchandise articles in Calderys.
• Work with segment and engineering teams to identify savings initiatives leveraging on different design options : innovation, standardization….
• Prepare and issue Request for Quote (RFQ) to selected bidders as per project procurement strategy, coordinate RFQ, organize commercial and technical bid clarifications with Engineering, Project Procurement Management & Project Execution department. Issue and negotiate claims due to non-conformities with suppliers.
• Assess the procurement process for merchandise articles and propose improvement in policy.
• Administer and continuously maintain the prices Merchandise shared database to ensure that all required data is available, correct and up to date. Provide guidance and direction for the other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Technical graduate with 3–5 years of purchasing experience as Buyer or Commodity Manager, including project-based procurement exposure.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and technical teams and understand technical requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills across internal and external networks.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with experience managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficient in SAP/MM and Microsoft Office; fluent in English, with additional European languages considered an advantage.
• Demonstrates collaborative leadership, adaptability, continuous improvement mindset, and focus on both short-term delivery and long-term results.

Calderys Group

Calderys is a leading global solution provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions. The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products, and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes and molding processes.

As an international business with a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI, a member of Calderys, we offer our employees a world of opportunity.

With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer-centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.

Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..

In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend upon the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.

Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.

For more information, please visit Calderys.com