Category Manager Indirect

Lyten

Vasteras, Sweden
On-site
Define indirect category strategy
Build supply base and supplier panel
Negotiate contracts and recommend suppliers
Lyten is seeking a Category Manager Indirect to join their team in Vasteras, Sweden, focused on implementing indirect category strategies and developing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in strategic sourcing within the automotive industry and possess excellent collaboration and negotiation skills

Job Summary

  • Define and implement the indirect category strategy aligned with the company strategy and with internal stakeholders.
  • Scout the market, evaluates suppliers’ capabilities and define the suppliers panel for the different projects, depending on stakeholders needs and in accordance to the company strategy.
  • Responsible for the global Supplier performance (QDCS) from Sourcing Phase to EOP and drive continuous improvement.

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Lyten is seeking a Category Manager Indirect to join their team in Vasteras, Sweden, focused on implementing indirect category strategies and developing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in strategic sourcing within the automotive industry and possess excellent collaboration and negotiation skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Define indirect category strategy
  • Build supply base and supplier panel
  • Negotiate contracts and recommend suppliers
  • Drive supplier performance and optimizations
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Sourcing Strategy for Indirect Category
  • Evaluate supplier capabilities
  • Negotiate long term contracts
  • Global Supplier performance (QDCS)

Nice-to-have

  • Develop local supplier base
  • Collaboration skills internal and external
  • Drive projects to completion independently
  • Passionate about Lyten's mission
  • Develop excellent purchasing skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Collaborative attitude
  • Capacity to travel

Key Requirements

  • MBA or MSc in relevant Engineering Fields or Supply Chain
  • At least 5 years of experience
  • Strategic sourcing and procurement
  • Automotive industry experience
  • International environment experience
  • English written and oral skills

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