Category Manager Electronics

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ValueOne is looking for talented and experienced Sourcing/Category managers of electronics with an appetite for change and innovation for assignments at our customers in the manufacturing industry. EU citizenship or a valid Swedish working permit is also required.

The role

As Sourcing/Category manager of electronics you will be responsible to coordinate, lead and execute sourcing activities towards the global supplier base in product development projects and assignments. You will be an integral part of the electronics category team bringing an ambitious, motivated approach to the group, with responsibility for selected suppliers within the category.

Main tasks:

Make inquiries and bid evaluations.
Conduct supplier negotiations.
Take part in supplier collaborations of various sizes making sure that the deliverables are in focus at all times with all stakeholders involved.
Secure time to market promises for new and changed products as well as sharp cost awareness.
Monitor and maintain the long-term performance of suppliers within your area of responsibility.
Take part in and drive alignment in global sourcing processes, methods, and tools.

Experience and competence

The right person for these assignments have a university degree within supply chain, engineering or equivalent education, along with experience from a similar role at a manufacturing company with an international footprint. The assignments also demand knowledge in business analysis, business negotiations, Lean concept and production. Quality is a big concern for you both regarding products and processes. 

Furthermore, the roles require experience from working in multiple projects and a logical as well as an analytical way of thinking. We expect you to have good relationship management and communication skills as most of the work is cross-functional and international. You are a person who are commercially driven, motivated by challenges and have the ability to push through obstacles and find opportunities. 

For the right person we offer you an attractive salary and pension. If you need to relocate ValueOne will cover travel costs from your home country and accommodation during the first month while you arrange a permanent solution.

Application  

We look forward to receiving your application. Please apply through our webpage at: http://valueone.se/aktuella-jobb/ as soon as possible. Feel free to contact Olof Widmark at +46 70-7868 099 or 010 332 29 20 with any questions regarding the listed position.

ValueOne are specialists in supply chain management, purchasing and logistics. We offer our customers services in three business areas: interim logistics and procurement consultants, recruitment of buyers and logisticians, as well as development of our customers’ supply chain operations in terms of strategies, models, methods, processes, structure, and competence.