Sandvik Coromant
manufacturing
GlobalCategoryManager
“Global Category Manager at Sandvik Coromant. Skills: category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, stakeholder management. Lead and govern category work. Develop category strategies”
Industry & Context.
Proactively identify sourcing solutions; Develop sourcing solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
strategic sourcing, category management, commercial mindset, negotiation, contracting, strategic supplier management, cross-functional experience, senior stakeholder engagement, English communication, Swedish communication, structured approach, detail-oriented approach, curiosity, market awareness
Nice to Have
academic degree, manufacturing industry experience
What You'll Do.
Lead and govern category work
Develop category strategies
Execute category strategies
Drive sourcing initiatives
Ensure value realization
Lead cross-functional category teams
Identify strategic sourcing projects
Prepare strategic sourcing projects
Lead strategic sourcing projects
Negotiate supplier contracts
Conclude supplier contracts
Implement supplier contracts
Drive strategic supplier management
Manage contract governance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Stakeholder management; Supplier management; Collaboration with global stakeholders; Engage with senior stakeholders; Collaborate locally and globally; Challenge stakeholders; Challenge partners; Challenge suppliers
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills in English; Excellent communication skills in Swedish
Process & Methodology
Manage strategic sourcing projects
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