Category Buyer

Job Description

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

At H&M Group, you'll step into a global role where your strategic thinking and collaborative spirit truly matter. As Category Buyer, you'll help shape how we source non-commercial goods across markets, working closely with stakeholders to unlock long-term value and drive meaningful change. With sustainability, innovation and teamwork at the heart of everything we do, your impact will help shape smarter, more sustainable ways of working across our entire organisation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Category Buyer at H&M, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our procurement strategy for non-commercial goods. Your expertise will drive efficiency and value across our sourcing processes, ensuring alignment with our organisational goals.

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive category plan for non-commercial goods, focusing on strategic sourcing to enhance procurement processes and achieve optimal value from a total cost of ownership perspective.
• Perform spend analysis and evaluate spend categories to pinpoint improvement opportunities. Continuously manage spend to make strategic adjustments in line with organisational goals.
• Establish and nurture a supplier base that meets company and category requirements. Oversee supplier relationships to ensure they align with business needs (SRM/SPM).
• Ensure compliance with contracts and monitor performance to secure sustainable outcomes.
• Utilise analysis and external factors to identify optimal pricing strategies and execute effective negotiations.
• Drive strategic changes to foster development and improvement within your category, including managing change initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, guiding Category teams and influencing key decision-makers.
• Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets related to cost, sustainability, lead times, delivery and quality are met.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
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In this role, you will collaborate closely with various teams and departments within H&M, including Category teams and other internal stakeholders. You will also engage with external suppliers and partners to ensure alignment with our business needs. Your ability to influence key decision-makers and maintain strong relationships across the organisation will be crucial to driving success in your category.

WHO YOU ARE

You're a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and a drive to deliver results. You thrive in complex environments, where collaboration and influence are key to success. With a strong analytical mindset and a proactive approach, you're ready to take the lead in developing category strategies that support both business goals and sustainable outcomes.

We also see that you have:

• A graduate with a university degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering & Management, or a related field.
• Experienced with over 5 years in a Category Buyer or similar role.
• Skilled in Category Management and Procurement of indirect products and services within a large enterprise environment.
• Proficient in large-scale global negotiations with a proven track record.
• Strong in analytical skills, capable of analysing large data sets to facilitate effective negotiations and identify opportunities and risks.
• Knowledgeable about various pricing models and contract structures.
• Able to identify critical factors for progress in complex situations.
• Experienced in strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Adept at driving change in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders across functions, business units and regions.
• Fluent in English.

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. Read more about us here

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.

An example of our benefits:

• 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).
• H&M Incentive Program – HIP. Learn more about the program here.

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it's our people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

This is a
permanent position
based in Stockholm, please send your CV in English as soon as possible.

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.