Category Manager to GPV Sweden

We are looking for senior Category Manager that takes supply chain into next level for GPV Sweden. Are you ready for your new assignment!

You can add value by:
Local supplier management & performance review control.
Identification of best suppliers for locally managed item codes.
Provide support on product on time delivery, price, quantity, and quality.
Create proactive savings on locally managed suppliers (local PLAs) items.
Ensure ERP purchase data is updated, vendor, price, MOQ/MPQ, LT.
Supplier integration (VMI) activities & Inventory management support.
Shortage material escalation support & improve exception message success rate.
Cooperation with site SE departments, global procurement & suppliers.
Improve Local BOM costing process & best supplier base to ensure competitive material cost.
Develop & continuous improvements of supply chain process.


We are already waiting for you to join our successful journey!
GPV is the second largest European company in electronics manufacturing (EMS). It is formed by Enics and GPV which merged in October 2022. GPV has 19 production facilities and 11 offices on 3 continents and 7500 employees globally.
We offer electronics manufacturing and a wide range of related services to blue-chip companies representing industrial technology, construction technology, the transport sector, measurement and control, clean tech, medical technology and high technology for the consumer market.
We believe that results are created by people. We are determined to make GPV a great place to grow both personally and professionally. Across different time zones and specialist areas, we strive to exceed expectations and deliver excellence. Our goal is to create value in everything we do - for both our customers and each other.
Accelerate your career and achieve more with GPV!
This position is located in Västerås, Sweden.

What should describe you?

Senior work experience in procurement or related fields. Preferably from manufacturing industri.
Degree in Engineering, Economics, Logistics or equivalent work experience.
Excellent contract & negotiation skills.
Project management experience & entreprenuership mindset that enjoys working in high pace.
Team player with collaborative skills and knowledge of international business environment.
You are a driven person with strong analytical skills and a result-oriented approach to solving problems and delivering to target.
Strong professional communication level. English and Swedish, verbal and written.
Proficiency with MS Office, Excel & IT digitalization knowledge is a strong advantage.


Is this a challenge you would like to take as your next career step? Please apply by filling the application form and sending your CV and cover letter in English. We are looking forward to your application!

If you have any questions, please contact us: Recruiting Manager Peter Bergvall, +4672-553 23 54. Union Representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jan-Erik Wretström, +46 21 179 473; Unionen: Johan Åkerlund +46 709 713 068. All other questions can be directed to HR Business Partner Ulrika Holmgren ulrika.holmgren@gpv-group.com