Category Manager

2 weeks ago

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Lantmännen Full time 80,000 - 120,000 per year

Lantmännen Cerealia is now looking for a Category Manager to join our sourcing function and lead one of our key categories across countries and business areas. This is a role with both strategic and operational dimensions, with a strong focus on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier development.

This Is What You Will Do
As Category Manager, you will be responsible for defining, driving and implementing the category strategy for one of our largest spend areas within our direct sourcing. You will take the lead in planning and executing strategic sourcing projects, identifying savings opportunities, improving supplier performance, and supporting sustainability and decarbonization goals.

The role includes developing strong internal partnerships with stakeholders across countries and functions to ensure alignment with business needs. You will lead supplier negotiations and contract processes, manage risk and compliance, and actively monitor market developments.

In this role, you will also have line management responsibility for two Lead Buyers. You will support their development, ensure alignment across sub-categories, and foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

You report to the Head of Sourcing and are part of the sourcing management team. The position is based in Stockholm.

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This Is What You Need To Succeed
You have

  • A university degree in business, supply chain, engineering or a related field
  • At least 8 years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing
  • Deep understanding of category management, negotiation and supplier development
  • Previous experience in leading teams or individuals within a professional setting
  • Solid knowledge of procurement systems, processes and market analysis
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Full professional proficiency in English
  • Experience from the food industry is advantageous

You are

  • Strategic, forward-looking and commercially focused
  • A confident leader who builds trust and brings people with you
  • Results-driven and comfortable managing complexity
  • Collaborative, structured and committed to continuous improvement

What We Offer You
At Lantmännen, you become part of a cooperative owned by Swedish farmers, with operations across the full value chain, from field to fork. Here, you will join a procurement team undergoing an exciting transformation, where you will have real opportunities to lead, influence and develop both the function and your team.

Sounds interesting?
We hope so You apply for the position online, preferably as soon as possible.

In your application, you may attach your CV or LinkedIn profile.

To ensure a more objective and inclusive recruitment process, we do not accept personal letters. Instead, we ask you to answer selection questions that are relevant to the position. The recruitment process includes both psychometric assessments and competency-based interviews, aimed at ensuring a fair and accurate evaluation.

A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. If you have any questions about the position or the process, you are more than welcome to contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Matilda Olbin

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