Procurement Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Nynas AB Full time
Category Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing procurement and supplier relationships and wants to implement impactful category strategies? Do you thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment where your decisions drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness? We are looking for an experienced Category Manager to lead the categories Utilities, Chemicals and Additives. We are transforming into category-based procurement, do you want to be part of that journey and develop this key role?

About the Role

As a Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing category strategies for utilities, chemicals and additives. A central part in the role will be to optimize supplier performance, cost efficiency and alignment with business needs. You will collaborate with business area leaders, cross-functional teams, and key suppliers to implement strategic sourcing decisions.

This position is based in Stockholm and reports to the Procurement Director. The role has a pan-European scope, as the supplier market is primarily European.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement category strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Manage supplier relationships, contract execution, and ongoing contract management.
- Track performance metrics and ensure supplier compliance with agreements.
- Lead competitive bidding processes, including bid evaluation and supplier selection.
- Develop contracts and agreements for both standard and complex products and services.
- Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives and procurement process improvements.
- Be part of maintaining a contract database and relevant procurement documentation.
- Analyze market trends, risks, and opportunities to inform category strategies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and company procurement policies.
- Conduct financial evaluations of suppliers as part of the RFP/sourcing process.
- Lead sourcing and category team projects across relevant business areas.
- Utilize procurement systems to drive efficiency and visibility.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of procurement and category management. You should have a track record of successfully managing supplier relationships, negotiation skill, driving cost savings, and improving procurement efficiency. We believe you have worked in a manufacturing setting, so you have an in-depth understanding of industrial sourcing and supplier management.

Your Qualifications:

- Previous experience from the industrial or energy sector
- Proven experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing
- Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies that drive business value.
- Experience managing contracts, supplier performance, and bid evaluation.
- Knowledge of procurement systems and data analysis tools.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in procurement.
- Proficiency in English; additional language skills are a plus.

About Nynas

Advancing the transition to a sustainable society

Nynas is a specialty chemicals company producing high-performance bitumen and naphthenic solutions essential to infrastructure, electrification, and other industrial applications. Mainly focused on Europe, our products play a key role in supporting the shift towards a sustainable future. Through strategic partnerships and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency, Nynas is making a positive impact on society and the environment.

Contact & Application

Selection is ongoing, and the role may be filled before the application deadline. For information and questions about the job, please contact Procurement Director Mikael Arnestrand, mikael.arnestrand@nynas.com

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