Husqvarna Group

GlobalCategoryManagerConstruction&Facility

Huskvarna, Sweden FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Global Category Manager Construction & Facility at Husqvarna Group. Skills: Category strategy, Global sourcing, Stakeholder management. Shaping and executing global sourcing strategy. Setting category strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive value creation; Improve procurement efficiency; Improve procurement processes; Ensure high quality standards; Ensure compliance standards; Enable successful project execution; Leave a visible footprint in your results

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical capabilities; Translate data into insights; Translate data into business cases; Translate data into strategic decisions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business or a related field, At least 7 years of experience in strategic procurement or category management, with substantial exposure to Construction and Facilities sourcing, Proven experience managing complex construction-related sourcing initiatives and negotiating contracts on a global or multi-site scale, Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies and lead major sourcing and cost‑out initiatives, Analytical capabilities and the ability to translate data into insights, business cases and strategic decisions, Experience working cross-functionally in an international environment, Solid knowledge of and hands-on experience with Swedish standard construction agreements ABT 06 and AB 04, Fluency in English, written and spoken

Nice to Have

Master's degree or equivalent experience

What You'll Do.

Shaping and executing global sourcing strategy

Setting category strategies

Establishing framework agreements

Driving value creation

Improving procurement efficiency

Improving procurement processes

Ensuring high quality standards

Ensuring compliance standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders; Align procurement strategies with investment objectives; Align procurement strategies with operational objectives; Enable successful project execution; Work closely with Facility, Engineering, Operations and local site management

Communication Scope

Communicate clearly and confidently at all levels; Build trust; Influence decision-making; Drive alignment across diverse teams

Process & Methodology

Lead major sourcing initiatives, Lead cost-out initiatives

Full Job Description

**Last date to apply:** 31 May 2026 **We’re one of the world’s oldest start-ups — and we’re just getting started.** At Husqvarna Group, innovation is in our DNA. With over 330 years of heritage and a passion for pioneering technology, we design and deliver world class products and solutions for forest, park, garden and construction care. From robotic lawn mowers to cutting-edge chainsaws and sustainable battery systems, we’re shaping the future — and we want you to be part of it. As Global Category Manager - Construction & Facility, you will have a strategic, global responsibility for indirect procurement within construction and facility-related services. The role focuses on setting category strategies, establishing framework agreements, and driving value creation through close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders across the organization. In this role you will report to Karin Johansson, Senior Director Indirect Sourcing & Logistics. **About the role:** In the role as Global Category Manager – Construction & Facility, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the global sourcing strategy for construction and facility-related categories across Husqvarna Group. While the role carries global category ownership, Sweden serves as the natural anchor site within that global remit. Our largest and most complex production and office facility is in Huskvarna, and the scale and frequency of investment activity there make it a centre of gravity for the role - without limiting the broader global scope. Your work at this site will be highly visible, business critical, and closely connected to long-term investment plans. Your mission is to improve procurement efficiency and processes and ensure high quality and compliance standards across all construction and facility-related sourcing activities. You will work in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders such as Facility, Engineering, Operations and local site management to gain deep insight into

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