IT Commodity Manager

If you are looking for the next step in your career – now you have the chance to join our IT Sourcing Team at Husqvarna Division!


Sourcing at Husqvarna is organized in several functions securing quality, delivery, cost efficiency and sustainability of supply. One of the key functions within Sourcing is Indirect Sourcing, which focuses on commercial relationships with suppliers and the business in managing all indirect material procurement. The key mission for us is to ensure that the greatest value is provided to the organization´s internal customers.


The IT Commodity Manager is part of the Husqvarna Indirect Sourcing Team and is the business partner to Husqvarna Global Information Systems. The Commodity Manager for IT is a key role to support the Husqvarna Group with IT-Sourcing on a Global basis mainly on the Tactical and Strategic levels.


The IT Sourcing Team is today a team of 3 persons, including the team leader. This recruitment will add one member to further strengthen the team.


What we can offer
As Commodity Manager for IT you will be part of a motivated and highly skilled team of Commodity Managers. You will report to the Director of Indirect Sourcing and in the daily work to the Team Leader.


You will have possibility to make a real impact on the organization and work in a global context with great career opportunities.


Work-life balance is important to us and we believe in responsibility and flexibility.


This position is located in Huskvarna but there could also be possibilities to work from our sites in Stockholm or Gothenburg.


Main responsibilities
• Negotiate and renegotiate IT and Telcom related agreements with a focus on software, outsourcing and other IT-related services
• Create, maintain and develop internal and external relations with stakeholders and suppliers
• Actively participate and contribute to the strategic work within IT-Sourcing
• Strive to create internal efficiency within our sourcing team. Support and/or drive continuous improvements activities.
• Be an openminded and active team member and use your experience and personality to support the continuous development of our team


Your profile
• Minimum 5 years’ experience from IT-related sourcing /procurement within the software (on-premises or Cloud), outsourcing and other IT-services areas
• Bachelor´s degree in relevant discipline
• Experience and ability to negotiate, interpret and make changes in IT and telephony contracts and assess commercial risks
• Experience of IT-Contracts from big vendors like IBM, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft or Adobe, but also from smaller vendors mainly within the Cloud area
• Fluent communication skills in Swedish and English. German is an advantage.
• Knowledge in Swedish contract law
• Familiar with P2P and BI tools
• Certified from Silf or CIPS or similar is preferred


You have strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact collaboratively and convincingly with internal customers across multiple departments, business areas and in parallel cases/discussions.


Furthermore, to succeed in this role, it is important that you are self-motivated and have good analytical and problem solving skills combined with a structured way of working and also be able to “think outside the box” in order to in an effective way reach the goal of a finalized contract.


About Husqvarna Group
We are looking for people who have a great sense of self-motivation, creative problem solvers who enjoy collaboration and networking in an international environment - people with a strong desire to add value. Our Key Behaviors are - It all begins with Me, I take ownership and I ask myself; What can I do?


About us & our vision
Our vision is "Shaping great experiences". We make a difference to those who shape green spaces and urban environments through our leadership in sustainable, user-centered solutions. Our core purpose is "Turning technology into opportunity". With a passion for innovation we create performance, pride, and improved results for our customers.


Your application
Can you envision yourself being a part of this? If so, please apply as soon as possible but no later than 6th December.


If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Staffan Eriksson, Director Indirect Sourcing, staffan.eriksson@husqvarnagroup.com or Magnus Elmén, Team Leader, magnus.elmen@husqvarnagroup.com and if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Malin Tengelin, Recruiter, malin.tengelin@husqvarnagroup.com.


Union representatives: Soili Johansson for Unionen, soili.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com and Cameron Rad for Sveriges Ingenjörer/Akademikerföreningen, cameron.rad@husqvarnagroup.com.


What happens after you have applied?
When the application date is due, we will review your application carefully to see if your profile matches the requirements of the vacant position. If we believe you are a potential candidate for the role, you will be invited for an initial interview. If you aren’t chosen to proceed in the process, you will be informed of this at the latest when the position has been filled.