{"data":{"id":166384,"slug":"category-manager-2","type":"job","title":"Category Manager","description":"Looking for a role where you can shape procurement strategy and turn it into measurable business value?\nAs a Category Manager, you will play a key role in Stena Line's procurement transformation. You will develop and execute category strategies, identify improvement and sourcing opportunities, and work closely with stakeholders across the business to translate commercial opportunities into tangible results. Through strong supplier relationships, fact-based decision-making and effective negotiation, you will help strengthen both commercial performance and long-term value creation.\nSome of your key responsibilities:\nDevelop and execute category strategies aligned with business priorities\nIdentify, prioritize and analyze category improvement initiatives, including strategic sourcing activities\nLead cross functional category projects, sourcings and improvement initiatives\nDrive cost reduction initiatives and deliver on category targets\nNegotiate and manage contracts and supplier agreements\nManage supplier relationships and commercial performance\nTrack category initiatives, results and realized value\n\nWhat you will experience\nAs a Stena Line employee in Sweden, we offer you an additional benefits package consisting of travel discounts, health allowance, well-being activities, access to a benefits portal, and much more.\nBased in our Gothenburg office, this role follows an office-first approach, allowing you to work closely with a collaborative team and build relationships across the organization.\nWho are you?\nAt Stena Line, your personal qualities matter just as much as your skills and expertise. Regardless of the role, being welcoming, caring, and reliable guides you in your everyday work and the challenges you face.\nWe believe you're a confident communicator who creates clarity and builds strong relationships and knows how to bring people together around common objectives. You combine strong business acumen with high integrity and are comfortable challenging established ways of working where you see opportunities for improvement, as well as identifying new solutions and opportunities together with stakeholders and suppliers.\nYou are self-motivated, results-oriented and able to move initiatives forward in a cross-functional environment. You can manage parallel projects and see the bigger picture of a business case. With a pragmatic and collaborative approach, you know how to turn analysis and commercial opportunities into action.\nQualifications:\nMaster's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience\nAt least five years of experience in Category Management (preferably Indirect Procurement)\nProven experience in category analysis, strategic sourcing and supplier selection\nExperience in structuring, negotiating and managing commercial contracts and supplier relationships\nStrong leadership qualities with a capability to drive change and influence cross-functional teams\nDemonstrated curiosity, continuous learning mindset and ability to adopt new technologies and ways of working\nExcellent negotiation and communication skills\nFluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken\n\nInterested?\nThis is a full-time, permanent position based in Gothenburg within our Procurement department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your application in English as soon as possible but no later than September 4th, 2026. We are having an ongoing selection, so do not wait with your application. To ensure the secure and structured processing of your personal data, we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.\nWe have collective bargaining agreements with Unionen, among others, who you can contact for more information. Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment. We may conduct background checks as part of our efforts to ensure the quality of our recruitment process.\nIf you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Maria Trulsson-Pfister, Manager Category Management & Procurement Development at maria.trulsson@stenaline.com or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Hedwig Blixt, Talent Acquisition Partner, Hedwig.blixt@stenaline.com.\nAbout Stena Line\nAs a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe's most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 8,750 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company.\nWorking at Stena Line means having a safe and stable workplace and a great work-life balance. We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. 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Through strong supplier relationships, fact-based decision-making and effective negotiation, you will help strengthen both commercial performance and long-term value creation.\nSome of your key responsibilities:\nDevelop and execute category strategies aligned with business priorities\nIdentify, prioritize and analyze category improvement initiatives, including strategic sourcing activities\nLead cross functional category projects, sourcings and improvement initiatives\nDrive cost reduction initiatives and deliver on category targets\nNegotiate and manage contracts and supplier agreements\nManage supplier relationships and commercial performance\nTrack category initiatives, results and realized value\n\nWhat you will experience\nAs a Stena Line employee in Sweden, we offer you an additional benefits package consisting of travel discounts, health allowance, well-being activities, access to a benefits portal, and much more.\nBased in our Gotheburg office, this role follows an office-first approach, allowing you to work closely with a collaborative team and build relationships across the organization.\nWho are you?\nAt Stena Line, your personal qualities matter just as much as your skills and expertise. Regardless of the role, being welcoming, caring, and reliable guides you in your everyday work and the challenges you face.\nWe believe you're a confident communicator who creates clarity and builds strong relationships and knows how to bring people together around common objectives. You combine strong business acumen with high integrity and are comfortable challenging established ways of working where you see opportunities for improvement, as well as identifying new solutions and opportunities together with stakeholders and suppliers.\nYou are self-motivated, results-oriented and able to move initiatives forward in a cross-functional environment. You can manage parallel projects and see the bigger picture of a business case. With a pragmatic and collaborative approach, you know how to turn analysis and commercial opportunities into action.\nQualifications:\nMaster's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience\nAt least five years of experience in Category Management (preferably Indirect Procurement)\nProven experience in category analysis, strategic sourcing and supplier selection\nExperience in structuring, negotiating and managing commercial contracts and supplier relationships\nStrong leadership qualities with a capability to drive change and influence cross-functional teams\nDemonstrated curiosity, continuous learning mindset and ability to adopt new technologies and ways of working\nExcellent negotiation and communication skills\nFluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken\n\nInterested?\nThis is a full-time, permanent position based in Gothenburg within our Procurement department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your application in English as soon as possible but no later than September 4th, 2026. We are having an ongoing selection, so do not wait with your application. To ensure the secure and structured processing of your personal data, we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.\nWe have collective bargaining agreements with Unionen, among others, who you can contact for more information. Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment. 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