Strategic Sourcing Manager

Lindab is a leading ventilation company in Europe with solutions for energy-efficient ventilation and a healthy indoor climate. In northern Europe, we also have an extensive range of roofs, walls and rainwater systems. Lindab is present in 20 countries in Europe and has a turnover of approximately SEK 9 billion.
We have a decentralized organization with about 4,500 employees who work close to our customers, with the overall purpose of creating a better climate. We spend 90 percent of our time indoors and the indoor climate is crucial for our well-being. That is why we develop energy-efficient solutions for healthy indoor environments. And we do it in a way that also creates a better climate for our planet.


Do you have a passion for purchasing/sourcing, leadership and sustainability? We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Ventilation Products. Can you can lead our purchasing organization to new levels? We offer you a key role in an international environment based on the beautiful Bjäre Peninsula!

About Lindab
We want to contribute to tomorrow's indoor climate. We also want to contribute to a better climate for our planet. Lindab is a leading ventilation company in Europe with solutions for energy efficient ventilation and a healthy indoor climate. In northern Europe, we also have an extensive range of roofs, walls and rainwater systems. Lindab has sales of about SEK 9.6 billion with a 13 percent operating margin. We are established in 20 countries with about 4,500 employees. The share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm's Large Cap list. Read more at  www.lindabgroup.com

Main areas of responsibility:
As Sourcing Manager you will lead and coordinate sourcing for the global product assortment within all product areas within the division of Ventilation. The assortment includes all our traded goods within the area of duct systems, fans, valves and other ventilation equipment that we don´t produce ourselves. In the role you will lead a network of category lead purchasers, where you are responsible to set up strategies, follow up KPI’s, secure compliance of the processes and strategies in order to contribute to Lindab’s overall strategies and result including the important area of sustainable sourcing.

Main tasks:

Co-ordinate and prioritize category lead purchasers strategies, initiatives and activities.
Drive the sustainable sourcing process.
Set and reach targeted levels/KPIs for the purchase organisation within the division.
Identify, negotiate and close contracts with suppliers in tandem with business, technical and legal teams.
Drive the supplier selection process in support of our global deployment and operations processes.
Manage Sourcing initiatives and lead negotiations of commercial terms & conditions and secure all aspects in the agreements such as code of conduct, environmental and quality issues etc.
Ensure that that the Quality Control process and Supplier Evaluation method is implemented and followed within the Ventilation systems and that supplier performance levels are reaching levels for entering Lindab Supplier base.
Your background
We believe that you have a senior experience from a leading position with corresponding tasks and responsibilities. Most likely you have an academic education at university level, within economics, logistics, business administration or engineering. Alternatively, you have gained experience and knowledge through work experience at a similar level. Since we operate in an international arena we believe that you have experience from working in a multicultural environment and that you find it stimulating. You are fluent in English. Good knowledge in Swedish or other Nordic language is a plus, we also find it meritorious if you have a technical background in combination with leadership and general knowledge in HVAC.

Personal characteristics
To succeed in the role, it is important that you share our core values. Customer Success, Down to Earth, Neatness and Order. You have a humble and down-to-earth approach to your colleagues and customers. You enjoy being both strategic and operational in your work, if necessary you can roll up your sleeves to help your team move forward. You have a good business sense and can capture the whole picture as well as the details in the total business and processes.  Since much of your work depends on what others do, we place great emphasis on your leadership skills, that you can operate and develop the business through other people. You lead and create good conditions by inspiring with good examples, at the same time you are a skilled communicator. Not least you have a strong commitment and are goal oriented!  

Our offer
We are offering an attractive position at a market leading company. Lindab was awarded Career company 2022 in Sweden.

Do you want to know more?
Welcome with your application via our web form. Due to holiday times, the selection does not start until week 33. For questions about the role, please contact Torbjörn Bruzelius, Strategic Program Manager. E-mail: torbjorn.bruzelius@lindab.com Phone: 0431-85240. Though he have limited availability the coming weeks.

Welcome with your application!