Procurement Category Manager

Working in this role means stepping into a strategic and global procurement function where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of marketing deliveries through smart purchasing, innovative negotiation methods, and long-term supplier collaborations. Here, you will have a central position in an international environment where you daily contribute to quality, efficiency, and value creation for the organization's marketing departments. What do we offer? • A global and strategic procurement role in marketing services. • Opportunity to work with global categories such as Media, Content Production, and Market Insights. • A work environment that encourages innovation, development, and improvement. • Close collaboration with global stakeholders and suppliers. • A role where you will drive projects, lead procurements, and influence supplier strategies. • An organization with established processes, advanced sourcing models, and a strong focus on quality and business benefit. You will become part of an international company that develops products and services shaping the future of sustainable and smart lifestyles. Here, you will work in a culture where ideas are shared openly, collaboration is at the center, and your expertise has room to grow. Who are we looking for? We are seeking someone with a background in indirect procurement, preferably with experience in marketing services and global categories, who thrives in the intersection of strategy, analysis, and relationships. Requirements and Qualifications: • 3-5 years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably in marketing services. • Documented experience in strategic supplier management. • Good knowledge of business models, supplier markets, and value chains in relevant categories. • Experience with the entire sourcing process: needs analysis, procurement, analysis, contracts, implementation, and supplier management. • Relevant education in economics, business, or administration. • Excellent English language skills. • Good system proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office. As a person, you are analytical, organized, and business-driven. You easily create trust, build relationships, and understand the needs and priorities of different stakeholders. You communicate clearly, manage projects with structure, and are eager to take initiative to develop processes and ways of working. With a mindset of continuous improvement, you contribute to developing both the supplier strategy and the procurement organization as a whole. What does the role entail? In this role, you will have a global and strategic responsibility for marketing-related procurement categories. You will work on developing the supplier base, driving procurements, analyzing markets, and developing new working methods that create value for the organization. The role is broad and business-oriented, and you will become an important partner to marketing organizations with significant influence over cost optimization, quality, and innovation. Work tasks include: • Management of global marketing categories such as Media, Content Creation, and Market Insights. • Market analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership work. • Drive cost reduction projects in close collaboration with stakeholders. • Negotiate commercial terms and ensure compliance with internal requirements and industry-specific rules. • Lead projects related to procurement and strategic planning. • Develop and maintain supplier relationships, contracts, and KPIs. • Collaborate with global procurement teams and marketing organizations to identify improvement opportunities. • Develop innovative negotiation methods and provide advice on processes and market dynamics. The assignment is a consulting position starting immediately until 2027-05-17, with potential extension possibility. This recruitment process includes a background check compiling previous public criminal records and financial debt information. Interested? Submit your application as soon as possible, as the position may be filled before the application deadline. About 2Complete Safety and trust are the goals in 2Complete's recruitment process. This is achieved through close and personal collaboration with customers who have chosen us as their recruitment partner. Our passion for getting people into work and placing the right person in the right context in working life drives us forward. 2Complete Group and all its subsidiaries have been authorized members of Kompetensföretagen, Almega, and Svenskt Näringsliv since 2011. 2Complete Group is the Gazelle Award winner for 2022, an award given to Sweden's fastest-growing companies.