Procurement Category Manager

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Responsible for global procurement category ownership and management, focusing on financial performance, strategic planning, and supplier relationships. This role involves driving cost reductions, developing strategic category plans, and managing supplier performance to achieve business objectives.

Ansvarsområden

Meet financial targets and KPIs for the category.
Analyze economic cost drivers and their impact on category spend.
Manage existing supplier base to optimize component costs through negotiations and best cost country sourcing.
Drive cost reduction through identification and implementation of alternative suppliers.
Mitigate risks and create scenarios to ensure cost delivery beyond targets.
Ensure timely update and data correctness for category performance in digital reporting tools.
Develop and execute new category strategic plans focusing on complexity reduction, simplification, cost performance, and innovation.
Analyze market trends and competitive landscape.
Understand specific business area needs and ensure strategies align with business requirements.
Cultivate solid and sustainable relationships with suppliers.
Regularly assess supplier performance and collaborate on joint initiatives.
Ensure access to supplier innovation and negotiate favorable contract terms.
Support supplier risk management, evaluation, and mitigation.
Manage sourcing actions for new product introductions.
Facilitate cross-functional communication and foster a collaborative work environment.
Utilize data research and analytics for informed decision-making.

Krav

University degree (Industrial/Mechanical engineer or Economics background is an asset).
3-5 years of relevant, progressive strategic sourcing, category management, or equivalent experience required.
Proven track record of managing and delivering cost reductions/value creation.
Ability to work with key stakeholders in global locations and at various levels.
Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing methodology and its application, in particular of direct material categories.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage strategic supplier relationships.
Demonstrated resilience, agility, flexibility in approach dealing with daily work activities or strategic tasks.
Exploring creative negotiation techniques.
Results-oriented and demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain good cross-functional working relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Fluent in English or any other language is an asset.
Travel may be required.

Önskade kvalifikationer

Industrial/Mechanical engineer or Economics background is an asset.

Förmåner

Permanent / Full time position
Permanent employment
Full-time work

Färdigheter

Microsoft Office

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Om Electrolux Group

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2025 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 131 billion and employed approximately 39,000 people around the world. For more information go to…

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