Category Manager Raw Material

ValueOne is looking for a Category Manager Raw Material with international experience from heavy industry and procurement of raw material for production of steel for a longer consultant assignment at company in Stockholm. The assignment must be filled as soon as possible and is expected to last for at least six months with strong possibilities of being extended.

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.

We can offer a variety of assignments at all levels within Supply Chain Management. As a consultant at ValueOne, you are part of a professional and enterprising team consisting of the leading consultants in purchasing and logistics. If you choose to join our team, you are offered:

A market salary, which you can influence yourself.
Market-leading occupational pension.
Generous health and care insurance.
Health care allowance.
Personal coaching and career advice.
Network meetings with competent colleagues and Supply Chain professionals through recurring events and lectures.
Competence development through world-leading individually tailored education and courses in Supply Chain thanks to our partnership with CIPS (www.cips.org). 

The role  

In the role of Category Manager Raw Materials, you will develop and implement category strategies for an array of relationships needed, together with the best raw materials suppliers in the market.

Main tasks:

Collaborate with all required disciplines (tech, engineering, operations, logistics and finance) to provide the most favorable raw materials solutions, balancing price, quality, and sustainability to meet company goals and objectives.
Develop strategies, source suppliers and lead cross-functional negotiations for raw materials, packaging, consumables, etc. including leading key vendor/supplier negotiations.
Act as liaison between Operations and the supplier base.
Implement best-in-class processes and technology for strategic and day-to-day procurement work.

Experience and competencies  

We are looking for a category manager that can take our customer´s strategic and tactical procurement for priority categories to the next level. The ideal candidate for the role possesses extensive work experience in international procurement within heavy industry, focusing on relevant raw material categories such as steel and iron. You have successfully managed complex, fragmented global categories like Iron Ore or Scrap Metal. Furthermore, you have experience in negotiating complex contracts involving shipping methods and terms. Strong influencing and negotiating skills, coupled with a familiarity with relevant markets, are notable strengths. Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field is beneficial. Additionally, you are adept at effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks. Fluency in English in writing and orally is a must. 

As a person you are proficient in strategic thought leadership, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills. In addition, you are motivated, self-directed, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changes in the work environment, handling competing demands and unexpected events.

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 Frank Hemgren at +46 070 748 18 91 or 010 332 29 20 with any questions regarding the listed position. Please note that to apply for this position you need to be an EU citizen or have a valid Swedish working permit.