ValueOne is seeking a Nordic Category Manager for an interim consulting assignment within the Construction industry. The role can be based in several locations in Sweden, including Stockholm, Western Sweden, the Mälardalen region, or Gävleborg.
The assignment is expected to start immediately and will initially run for 6 months, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent position with the client. The role reports to Global Head of Supply Chain Management.
ValueOne specializes in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics. We offer our clients services across three business areas:
- Interim consultants in procurement and logistics
- Recruitment of procurement and supply chain professionals
- Management Consulting, where ValueOne supports clients in developing procurement, logistics, and supply chain capabilities in terms of strategy, operating model, methods, processes, organisation, and competencies
About the role
As a Nordic Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies for selected direct materials across the Nordic region, with a focus on value creation, supply security, and close collaboration with production sites.
This role combines strategic responsibility with operational execution and is a key position within the company’s Nordic procurement organisation.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain clear, pragmatic category strategies for direct materials such as cement, steel, additives, and related components
- Translate category strategies into concrete action plans and ensure that decisions deliver results in daily operations
- Establish annual and multi-year business plans with defined savings targets
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, and due diligence processes
- Drive commercial negotiations, including pricing models and gain- and pain-sharing structures
- Work closely with operational buyers and production sites to balance local needs with a Nordic perspective
- Establish structured and transparent ways of working for category management across the Nordic region
Experience and competencies
We are looking for someone with several years of experience in strategic procurement and category management, preferably within the manufacturing industry or with a focus on direct materials such as cement, steel, or similar raw materials.
You have:
- Proven experience in driving commercial negotiations and supplier development
- Fluency in English and an additional Nordic language is requried
As a person, you are:
- Self-driven and collaborative
- Comfortable combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- A clear communicator at all organisational levels
- Able to build trust through structure, accountability, and a genuine interest in working close to the business
Application
We welcome your application and encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions about the assignment, please contact the responsible consultant manager at ValueOne:
tobias.albrektsson@valueone.se
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our offer
ValueOne can offer a wide range of assignments at all levels within Supply Chain Management. As a consultant at ValueOne, you will be part of a team of leading experts in procurement and logistics.
By joining us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary – which you can influence yourself
- Occupational pension
- Health and medical insurance
- Wellness allowance
- Personal coaching and career advisory
- Networking opportunities with colleagues and supply chain professionals through regular events and seminars
- Professional development through world-class supply chain training via our partnership with CIPS (www.cips.org)
