Application Deadline: Nov. 28, 2024
Do you have a strong commercial mindset and feel that you are up for a new challenge in your career? Do you have previous experience from Procurement and Category Management within Indirect spend categories as well as solid project management skills? Our Central procurement team at Lantmännen is currently on a change journey where we re-define our processes, set long- and short-term goals, while building our ways of working for the future. As our new Category Manager, you will have a great possibility to influence and contribute to this journey. If you are interested to join, don’t hesitate to apply and join us in taking responsibility from field to fork.
This is what you will do
In the position as Category Manager, you will have responsibility for Lantmännen’s largest centrally managed category in the indirect procurement area, Professional Services. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for the sub-categories, identify and conduct group-wide sourcing projects both in and outside Sweden, negotiate complex agreements, drive SRM activities, while at the same time ensuring high stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.
An important part of your role is to build relationships with internal business owners to ensure the necessary buy-in and project support. You will work cross-functionally with teams within HR, Legal, Finance as well as with key stakeholders such as Site Managers, Heads of Operations etc. You will lead sourcing projects and activities both for Lantmännen Group Functions but also for our Business Areas, which will give you a great exposure to the organization. You will work proactively with your stakeholders and contribute to key business decisions related to your category.
The position is part of our Central Procurement function at Group level, which currently consists of 3 teams: Operational Procurement, Procurement Process & Tools and Category Management & Sourcing.
You will report to the Manager of the Category Management & Sourcing Team, and you will be located at Lantmännen’s headquarters in Stockholm. Occasional travelling might occur.
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
This is what you need to succeed
You have:
- A degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience from a similar position as Category Manager or Sourcing Manager focused on Indirect categories within Professional Services. It is considered a plus if you have been exposed to projects concerning e.g. company cars or consulting services.
- Experience from companies with a complex, international structure where you have been exposed to cross-functional sourcing projects with a focus on stakeholder management.
- Demonstrated skills in negotiation, sourcing strategy, and contract management.
- Proficiency in building fact-based business cases, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.
You are:
- Analytical and insight-driven, you have a natural comfort with analyzing large data sets, turning insights into decisions.
- A skilled relationship builder with a talent for clear and empathetic communication across all levels. Your skill in engaging stakeholders creates meaningful, collaborative partnerships.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, you are fostering inclusivity and leading effective teamwork across functions to achieve shared goals.
- Goal-oriented and driven to achieve results, confidently managing your responsibilities.
What we offer you
Lantmännen is a large international group and has a unique breadth in our operations. This means that we can offer development opportunities with various focuses for both specialists and generalists within different companies and industries in more than 20 countries. We actively work with internal mobility and want to contribute to employees’ development and engagement every day. Together we reimagine the world of grain!
Sounds interesting?
We hope so! You apply for the position online, preferably as soon as possible but no later than 28th of November. In your application, you have the opportunity to add your CV or LinkedIn profile.
For a more objective and inclusive recruitment process, we do not accept personal letters but instead ask you to answer selection questions relevant to the position. The recruitment process includes both psychometric tests and competency-based interviews, with the aim of promoting a fair evaluation for all candidates. At Lantmännen, it is important that everyone has equal opportunities for employment and development within the group.
As a final candidate, a background check will be conducted through our partner ToFindOut. If you have questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Talent Acquisition Manager Julia Cau at julia.cau@lantmannen.com
We look forward to receiving your application!
About the company
Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products. Owned by 18,000 Swedish farmers, we have 12,000 employees, operations in over 20 countries and an annual turnover of approximately SEK 70 billion. With grain at the heart of our operations, we refine arable land resources to make farming thrive. Some of our best-known food brands are AXA, Kungsörnen, Scan, GoGreen, FINN CRISP, Schulstad and Vaasan. Our company is founded on the knowledge and values acquired through generations of farmers. With research, development and operations throughout the value chain, together we take responsibility from field to fork. For more information: www.lantmannen.com.
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Julia Cau | Contact Person
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