Category Manager Internal Logistics

We are looking for a clear, visible, confident and ambitious candidate with high potential to assume the role of Category Manager for Internal Logistics in our global Sourcing team. Your location will be Sweden, Finland, Estonia or any other our locations in Stora Enso function. You will be working in the Sourcing and Logistics unit and reporting to the Senior Vice President, Sourcing Wood Products & Categories.
Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. Come grow a renewable world. And you will grow too.
As a Category Manager you will be responsible to formulate and execute strategies for all services and products and in the respective categories in the area of responsibility for all countries in scope. You have a clear focus to deliver lower cost for the required quality and service. Based on the strategies you secure that yearly procurement plans are established and accomplished with the available internal resources in order to make the best use of the existing supplier agreements.
Part of the position is also a development of the existing and future supplier base, which includes pre-qualifications in line with our Supplier Code of Conduct and continuous improvement efforts in close collaboration with selected key suppliers. You will be a Supplier Account Manager (SAM) for assigned suppliers and run supplier development for contracted suppliers with focus to make the best use of existing agreements and drive continuous improvement. And as a part of the company innovation you will also scout the market for new innovations & technologies within the Category and introduce these to internal partners.
What do we have to offer for you?
With our values, “Lead” and “Do What’s Right” we seek to set the example and to lead in all aspects of our business as well as sustainability. We dare to take the initiative and constantly ask ourselves what more can we do, what we can do better. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of the journey Stora Enso is on – transforming from a traditional forest industry company to a Renewable Materials Company. You will be part of our international team and get a chance to bring in your ideas and develop new practices. We appreciate a hands-on attitude and thus, give you opportunities to shine.
Qualifications
Are you the one? In order to succeed in this role, you have +5 years working experience in international sourcing. Your proficiency is based on a master’s degree or in equivalent experience. You have a good knowledge of contract law and strategic sourcing practices. Experience in negotiating complex agreements with suppliers is mandatory for the position.
The following words describe you:
·        Visible: Is visible through contacts and travel to our sourcing and business units as well as suppliers. Can both help to seek day to day issues as well as making steps to reach larger picture.
·        Courageous: Dares to challenge existing ways of working when opportunities for improvements exist. Pragmatic to make things work, rather than detailed but not implemented
·        Clear: Easily communicates in all types of situations and makes people feel listened to. Builds trust and openness by understanding current business and standard methodology.
You are team-worker with a highly structured and detailed way of working with a good eye for business; you work proactively and result-oriented. You are an outstanding communicator with excellent negotiation skills, and you communicate fluently in English and in Finnish or Swedish. You have shown financial understanding (total cost of ownership) with the ability to perform both on a strategic planning level as well as in executing the defined long-term plans efficiently. This position requires travelling.
Additional Information
Please submit your application via recruitment system latest by 27th of March. Hiring manager Athanassios Boukas +46 72 3578660, saki.boukas@storaenso.com is happy to answer your questions about the position. Other questions can be directed to Recruitment Specialist Madeleine Leo, Madeleine.Leo.Ext@storaenso.com. We accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system.
Prospective employees are screened for drug use in the pre-employment examination in respective country.
We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and supplies to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and are happy to see applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Sourcing & Logistics supplies to Stora Enso's transformation and profitable growth by using supplier competence and partnerships for innovation, customer value creation and new technical solutions. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sourcing and Logistics Partner today and tomorrow, building new value for Stora Enso by successfully and efficiently meeting the business needs for Sourced Products, Services and Logistics.
Part of the bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper. We employ some 26 000 people in more than 30 countries and our shares are listed on the Helsinki (STEAV, STERV) and Stockholm (STE A, STE R) stock exchanges.
Our fiber-based materials are renewable, recyclable and fossil free. Our solutions offer low-carbon alternatives to products based on finite resources. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. storaenso.com
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