Professional Galaxy is an IT and technology consulting company that provides highly specialized expertise within IT, software development, SAP, purchasing, electronics and mechanical design. We collaborate with experienced senior experts and deliver strategic value-creating expertise to some of Sweden's most complex and analytically demanding projects. Our focus is always on high quality, professionalism and clear, measurable results.

We are now seeking a Category Manager for one of our clients.

About the assignment:

AFRY is currently looking for an experienced Category Buyer for a long-term consulting assignment within a global industrial organization.

In this role, the consultant will be part of a global sourcing function within Mechanics & Electromechanics, with responsibility for a defined category of Soft & Shaped Materials. The assignment focuses on optimizing supplier value and driving performance across quality, delivery, cost, sustainability, and technology (QDCST).
The consultant will operate in an international and cross-functional environment, working closely with category management, engineering, and business stakeholders to strengthen sourcing strategies and supplier performance

Key Responsibilities
Own, develop, and execute the category strategy aligned with business objectives
Analyze sourcing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and performance improvements
Develop and manage a competitive and sustainable supplier base
Drive continuous improvement of supplier performance across QDCST dimensions
Lead supplier relationship management (SRM) activities and performance reviews
Conduct commercial negotiations and manage supplier agreements
Secure capacity planning and long-term sourcing strategies
Monitor market trends, pricing developments, and supplier innovations
Ensure proactive risk management within the supply chain
Drive implementation of engineering changes in collaboration with technical teams
Identify and leverage synergies across business units and categories

Education & Experience
Relevant academic degree or equivalent professional experience
Solid experience in strategic sourcing or category management
Background from industrial or manufacturing environments
Proven experience in supplier negotiations and development

Technical Skills
Strong analytical skills and experience working with sourcing data
Good understanding of contract management and supplier evaluation
Experience from global sourcing environments
Knowledge of QDCST framework is considered an advantage

Uppdragsstart: 2026-09-01

Distansarbete: Nej

Uppdragslängd: 12 months

Område: Sweden\Stockholms län, \Stockholm (STOCKHOLM)

Svar senast: 2026-06-08

Are you the right person for the assignment, or do you want to recommend a strong candidate? Do not hesitate to contact us.

Please apply directly through our system with:

- Your updated CV in english

- Availability to start the assignment

In the motivation, describe why you are suitable for this assignment - refer to previous consulting assignments, employmxent, education and personal qualities.

Please note: We do not accept any applications through mail. All applications have to be sent through the portal to be valid.

Offer continuously: Please note that for this role we offer continuously. That means that we sometimes remove the assignments before the deadline. If you are interested, we recommend that you apply immediately.