Are you ready to take the next step in your career within Supply Chain and work in an international and technical environment? We are currently seeking a Junior Category Manager for a longer consulting assignment with one of our global industrial clients in Västerås. You will be employed by Poolia and work as a hired consultant.
Location: Västerås
Scope: Full-time
Start: As soon as possible, no later than December 1, 2025
Period: Until June 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension
About the position
This assignment is suitable for you if you have recently graduated or have 1–3 years of experience and wish to develop in strategic purchasing and supply chain. You will have the opportunity to grow in the role and work in a global environment with many points of contact.
Your main responsibilities
As a Junior Category Manager, you will support and drive work related to sourcing and supplier management. Among other tasks, you will:
• Contribute to the development and implementation of local sourcing strategies
• Monitor the supplier market and identify new suppliers
• Participate in evaluations of supplier performance (quality, delivery, commercial parameters)
• Engage in commercial negotiations and cost-saving initiatives
• Manage supplier contracts and administer documentation in relevant IS/IT systems
• Support purchasing activities during new product introductions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, quality, purchasing, and international teams
• Contribute to the development and implementation of processes and routines within Supply Chain
• Act as a power user for IS/IT tools, such as SAP Ariba
Who are you?
We are looking for someone at the beginning of their career with a strong interest in strategic purchasing and supply chain. To succeed in this role, we prefer that you have:
• A degree in engineering, economics, or equivalent – preferably with a focus on Supply Chain Management
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience
• Good communication skills and strong relationship-building abilities
• A positive and proactive work approach, with a desire to develop
• Strong analytical skills and experience working in Excel
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, or similar systems is an advantage
• Excellent command of English; Swedish is a plus
Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline – we welcome your application!
About the company
As a consultant at Poolia, you will be offered a secure employment, attractive benefits, and the opportunity to develop through exciting assignments with well-known companies. We support you throughout the assignment and help you succeed.