Job Description

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  Aurobay
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  has over
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 hundred years of heritage in creating premium quality engines. With homes in Sweden and China, we have a strong reputation for pioneering practices in the automotive industry. We pride ourselves in our attention to detail and commitment to excellence
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 As Category Manager you will strategically source goods and services to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and supply chain reliability and sustainability.
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 As a Category Manager for Facility and Industrial Operations (Facility Management, MRO and Logistics) you will be part of our fantastic Indirect Procurement (IDP) team located in Sweden and China. We are a diverse team, and you will meet lots of caring and collaborative people with different backgrounds. You will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
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  What We Offer
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  In addition to a competitive salary,
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 a great location on Lindholmen or Sk&ouml;vde, and a genuine work-life balance, we provide the following benefits:
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   A yearly wellness contribution of SEK 5 000 for your physical and mental wellbeing.
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   A personal and professional development scheme to support your growth.
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   Additional pension funding.
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   Competitive additional and full coverage insurance.
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  Skills And Experience
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   Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
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   5-10 years proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or category management, preferably in a similar industry.
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   You are motivated to find new solutions and opportunities and dare to challenge status quo with our suppliers and our stakeholders
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   Can manage parallel projects and see the whole picture of a business case and are a strong team player who are honest and actively work with self-development.
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   Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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   Strong communication (English and Swedish) and interpersonal skills.
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  Your role at
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  As a
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   Develop and implement category strategies to optimize procurement processes and drive cost savings.
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   Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities and potential risks in the supply chain. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
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   Coach, lead and mentor team members to enhance their skills, foster collaboration, and drive the procurement team towards achieving strategic objectives
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   Category team facilitation: Lead planning events, remove impediments and facilitate problem-solving, collaboration and workload sharing to enable the most effective work delivery by the category team
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   Intake and Backlog management: Own, prioritize and secure the Procurement deliveries by the global category team to maximize the business value through the whole lifecycle.
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  Equal opportunities employer
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 We are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, especially women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Research has shown that women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply if they don't match 100% of the criteria. As a company, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Let's explore the possibilities together.
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  How To Apply
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 Deadline to submit your application is August 16th. Please note that due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email. We can&rsquo;t wait to see what you can bring to our team!
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  We believe in the power of work-life balance and understand the importance of recharging. We wanted to let you know that our team is currently taking a well-deserved vacation to relax and recharge the batteries. As a result, there might be a delay in our response to your application, but we kindly encourage you to do the same and take this opportunity to unwind. Rest assured, we truly value your interest and will get back to you as soon as we return, refreshed and ready to continue the hiring process.
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  Questions
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 If you have any additional questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact recruiting manager Jinkil Jonson, jinkil.jonson@aurobay.com
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 For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Clara Pryde, clara.pryde@aurobay.com
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  Questions concerning trade union:
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  Unionen
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 : Ordf Joakim Dahlin, joakim.dahlin@aurobay.com, +46 734 630 172
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  Ledarna:
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 Ordf H&aring;kan Modigh, hakan.modigh@aurobay.com,+46 733 333 801
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  Akademikerna:
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 Ordf. Fredrik Fantenberg, fredrik.fantenberg@aurobay.com, +46 728 889 790
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  IF Metall:
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 Ordf Marko Borg Peltonen, marko.borg.peltonen@aurobay.com, +46 733 333 764
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