Category Manager NCC Industry

Are you a procurement leader ready to elevate your career? Do you excel in leading effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, act with care and passion, and communicate clearly to ensure outstanding performance? If so, then join us in building top class procurement that ensures that NCC wins and delivers profitable customer projects. Submit your application today

As part ofNCCIndustry,you'llcontribute to industrial production of stone materials, asphalt, foundation work, and recycling of construction materials. We combine manufacturing and contractingexpertisewith a strong focus on sustainable solutions.

In your role asCategory Manager, you will take on a dynamic role thatoperatesat both strategic and tactical levels. You will lead tosetandimplementa future-oriented strategy in collaboration with other business areas thatisfully aligned with business strategy and allowing NCC to be seen as a preferred customer by our suppliers.

The Role And Key Responsibilities

• Develop,implementand execute category strategies, sourcesuppliersand lead negotiations in alignment with NCC's business needs.
• Collaborate across the business (production,logistics, finance, sustainability) to ensure the best set up and solution for NCC in terms of cost,qualityand sustainability.
• Communicate and follow up the category strategies with internal as well as external suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and lead Supplier Relationships.
• Evaluate business value, risk and performance using data-driven insights.
• Collaborate closely with purchasing teams and other relevant stakeholders, share market insights, and share advisory support and best practices.
• Strategic planning and work analytically with data-driven decisions to ensure sustainable practices and excellent results.
• Work proactively with the business toidentifyopportunities for cost efficiency, provide actionable suggestions, and support decision-making that drives value.

About The Department
Join our Nordic Purchasing organization and become part of the Category Management team based in Sweden. While our CM teamis inSweden, our work has a strong Nordic footprint, supporting operational units across the region. Together, we drive strategic initiatives,identifybusiness improvements, and create value in a dynamic, collaborative environment whereyourideas truly make an impact.

Your Experience And Background
We believe that you have a Bachelor or Master´s degree in engineering/ business administration or economics. You have at least 5 years' experiencefromproducing companies or relatedbusinessinvolving procurement within category and supplier management.

You enjoy leading cross functional teams but are also able to work independently with great commitment. The work requires good interpersonal skills, where good business relationships both internally and externally are key. Furthermore, you have excellent negotiation skills, you are goal-oriented, analytical, andstructuredand you have extensive experience with large matrix organizations.We believe that you have a strong ability to work proactively, manage change effectively, anddemonstrateflexibility in a dynamic environment.

This position requires fluency in English and in one of the Nordic languages as well as deep understanding of contract management.

To be successful in thispositionyou have a positive mindset andidentifyyourselfwith our values of honesty, trust, and respect.

Additional Information

• This position can be based in either StockholmorGothenburg.
• The position will requiretravellingfrom time to time.
• This is a permanent position.
• In accordance withNCC: ssafety culture we conduct background checks on final candidates.

NCC Offers
NCC strives to be an appealing employer, providing a work environment where employees can grow and experience well-being. We offer a wide range of employee benefits through our benefit portal, Benify. NCC has collective agreements for all employees, providing a solid foundation of security and clear guidelines so that you know what applies to your employment. We also offer excellent opportunities for continued development and a broad range of further education options, allowing for a long career within the company.

Contact and application

• For further information on this position please contact recruiting managerDanielaJidhage, Manager of Category Management NCC Industry,, or HR Business Partner Karin Strandh,
• As we are working continuously with the selection process, we kindly ask you to apply as soon as possible, and no later than

Are you ready to make a significant impact and grow with us? Submit your application today and become an essential part of our innovative category management team at NCC

Build with us - together with the best colleagues in the industry
At NCC, we are driven to continue developing, whether it's our construction projects or our personal expertise. Every day, we drive the industry's most exciting and complex construction projects forward in close cooperation between our employees, partners and customers. With us, you are a significant employee who contributes to the landmarks that define our cities and communities. Here, our employees take an active role in a corporate culture based on stable values and behaviors for a safe and secure workplace. Our collective expertise and diverse backgrounds make a difference.

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