Category Manager to Ph Nederman

About The Position
AB Ph Nederman (Nederman Sweden Manufacturing) is looking for a driven and dedicated Category Manager who would like to be part of a fantastic Sourcing team placed in Helsingborg. We can offer an exciting and developing role where the right person gets exposed to a broad network, both internally and externally. As a Category Manager at Ph Nederman you are responsible for establishing and deploy strategic direction to secure best-in-class procurement for some dedicated categories. You will ensure that the organization's category needs are met effectively and cost-efficiently, as well as develop an understanding of and contribution to the Sourcing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Establish category strategy, ensure deployment and results (cost, lead time, quality) for categories Aluminum, Brass, Surface treatment, and fasteners (incl standard components). If it makes sense, there might be opportunities to switch some categories with for example Plastics or Packaging materials.
• Arrange and lead sourcing negotiations and secure fulfillment of policies, processes and routines
• Build relations and ensure alignment between R&D, business and purchasing
• Consolidate category spend through supplier reduction programs, contract management and negotiations
• Benchmark activities and analysis of market trends
• Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities and the measurement of them
• Lead and establish a robust governance structure to manage strategically preferred suppliers to drive continuous improvements and deliver savings year over year
• Ensure correct parameters and master data in the ERP system
• Handle price deviations and minimize repetition
• The work is governed by the requirements of the business such as profitability, quality and sustainability and is measured through relevant KPIs.

Your profile

• Academic degree (preferably Engineering)
• Minimum 3 years purchasing experience of category management
• Proven track record of delivering bottom-line savings and other value from a baseline of spend in a complex global environment
• Experience from building suppler relations, delivering strategic plans, negotiating contracts and dealing with complex demands
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing- and procurement principles and best practices
• Fluent in both Swedish and English, spoken and written
• Industrial experience with technical knowledge/understanding is beneficial
• Experience from IFS is beneficial

About The Organisation
At Nederman, we believe our role is to make life better by creating great products and solutions that protect people, planet, and production. With around 2 500 employees, sales offices and distributors in over 50 countries, and production in 12 countries on five continents, we´re one of the world's leading companies in the environmental technology sector, focusing on industrial air filtration. We respect the environment and each other, have the courage to act, and a sustainable customer focus. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap. We are The Clean Air Company.

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