Procurement Category Manager 17855

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Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry. Assignment Description We are currently looking for an experienced Category Manager What You Will Work On Own, develop, and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives Analyze sourcing and procurement data to identify optimization opportunities Drive cost efficiency and long-term value creation initiatives Build and manage a competitive and sustainable supplier portfolio Improve supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, sustainability, and technology dimensions Lead supplier relationship management and governance activities Conduct commercial negotiations and manage supplier agreements Secure supply continuity and support long-term capacity planning Monitor market developments, pricing movements, and supplier innovation Drive proactive supply chain risk management initiatives Support engineering change implementation together with technical stakeholders Identify sourcing synergies across business areas and categories Strengthen procurement maturity and strategic sourcing practices What You Bring Relevant academic degree or equivalent professional experience Solid experience within strategic sourcing and category management Background from industrial or manufacturing environments Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and supplier development initiatives Strong analytical capability and experience using sourcing and procurement data Good understanding of supplier evaluation and contract management practices Experience operating within international and global sourcing organizations Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across business and technical functions Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities Structured and business-oriented approach to procurement execution