Jefferson Wells | Category Manager (SCM)| Ludvika

Looking to take your Supply Chain Management skills to the next level? Jefferson Wells has the perfect opportunity! Our client seeks a Category Manager for a 1-year assignment in Ludvika, responsible for optimizing supplier costs, quality, and delivery. With a flexible and cooperative team culture, plus opportunities for learning and development, don't miss out on this exciting chance to advance your career. Apply now!

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategies that optimize costs, quality, delivery, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products for an assigned category or group of categories. You will ensure that the supply base/suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements, and will lead the development of new solutions for complex projects/challenges.



Responsibilities:

* Develop, plan, and implement Procurement & Logistics strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products for an assigned category or group of categories.
* Ensure execution in accordance with Company, PL, and Supply Base Management instructions and procedures.
* Implement effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy using the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process.
* Ensure that the supply base/suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.
* Ensure all relevant parties understand strategies and execute processes accordingly.
* Lead development of new solutions for complex projects/challenges.
* Coach and impart knowledge to other professionals.



Requirements:

* An academic degree in a relevant field: Engineering, Business & Administration, or Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience.
* 2-3 years of work experience in procurement/supply chain.
* Genuinely interested in technical components and systems.
* Unpretentious for the job, as it requires doing everything from strategies work to material follow-up to working with your material in our ERP system.
* A team player with strong communicative and collaborative skills who likes to interact with other people.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Swedish is a plus.
* Experience with SCM tools, transportation and logistics, project management, legal aspects, and finance in SCM.
* Remote work is possible in dialogue with the manager.



Our client offers a flexible, transparent, and cooperative team culture with great opportunities for learning and development. If you are an engaging and driven individual with a passion for supply chain management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

About Jefferson Wells

Jefferson Wells is part on Manpower Group and we are the global leader in accelerating careers and propelling business growth across Finance, Engineering, purchasing, communication, marketing. As a consultant at Jefferson Wells you will have access to a career network with thousands of colleagues within your field.



Application

We do not accept applications by e-mail. Send in your application as soon as possible. The applications will be evaluate continuously.

Please attach your CV and apply to this position through this web-page. Should you have any questions regarding the position or Jefferson Wells, you are more than welcome to contact Helena.Toll@manpower.se