Category Manager, Maintenance & Machinery

Sourcing and Logistics leads the sourcing and logistics activities for divisions and group functions in cooperation with requesters and suppliers. We strive for being a forerunner in supplier sustainability including safety, sourcing demanded quality in competition to as low cost as possible, delivery performance and driving innovations supporting our renewable materials ambitions and working with suppliers with a clear drive for continuous improvements.

Come grow a renewable world. And you will grow too.

We are now looking for a Category Manager to run and develop your designated category including procurement of external services, vendor management, and efficient stakeholder management. You will be working in the sourcing unit and you will report to our Sourcing Director. Any technical experience related to machinery or equipment is seen as meritorious, also Swedish proficiency is a must since you will work in close collaborations with Swedish mills.

As a Category Manager you will execute the procurement of external services. You are responsible to develop Category Strategies and Procurement plans for assigned subcategories in Sourcing & Logistics. Today Sourcing & Logistics is an important part of a variety of projects and as a Category Manager you will have the opportunity to be in a key position in our transformation journey. You execute procurement plans and request for proposals for assigned projects in close cooperation with your stakeholders in offices and sites.

You negotiate and contract within given framework and according to our policies and guidelines. You are responsible for developing and adjusting the supplier base, selecting and prequalifying suppliers. You will also run supplier development for contracted suppliers with focus to make best use of existing agreements and drive continuous improvement. The position includes maintaining a large database of vendors and contacts within the category as well as to log purchases into the purchasing system for proper governance, tracking and classification. As a Category Manager you are also functioning as a Supplier Account Manager for assigned suppliers.

What we offer 

With our values, “Lead” and “Do What’s Right” we endeavor to set the example and to lead in all aspects of our business as well as sustainability. We dare to take the initiative and constantly ask ourselves what more can we do, what we can do better.  This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of the journey Stora Enso is on – transforming from a traditional forest industry company to a Renewable Materials Company. You will be part of our international team and get a chance to bring in your ideas and develop new practices. As a Category Manager you will have the chance to interact with various stakeholders within Stora Enso and gain an extensive network. We appreciate a hands-on attitude and thus, give you opportunities to shine.

Qualifications 

Are you the one? In order to succeed in this role, you have several years working experience in international procurement and experience in Category Management. Your proficiency is based on a Bachelor’s degree or in equivalent experience. You have a good understanding of category management, strategic sourcing practices and supplier and stakeholder management. Additionally, we require experience in negotiating complex agreements with suppliers.

The following words describe you:

• Visible: Is visible through contacts and travel to our units as well as suppliers. Can both help to solve day to day issues as well as making steps to reach larger picture.
• Courageous: Dares to challenge existing ways of working when opportunities for improvements exist. Pragmatic to make things work in reality, rather than perfect but not implemented
• Clear: Easily communicates in all types of situations and makes people feel listened to. Builds trust and openness by understanding current business and best practice.

You are team-worker with a highly structured and systematic way of working with a good business acumen; you work proactively and have result-oriented mindset. You are a great communicator with excellent negotiation skills, and you communicate fluently in English and in Finnish or Swedish.

Additional information

Please submit your application via our recruitment system latest by 23rd of Feb. Questions regarding the recruitment process and initial questions about the open position can be directed to Recruitment Specialist Christian Sperling at Christian.Sperling@storaenso.com.

We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and are happy to see applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Sourcing and Logistics leads the sourcing and logistics activities for divisions and group functions in cooperation with requesters and suppliers. We strive for being a forerunner in supplier sustainability including safety, sourcing demanded quality in competition to as low cost as possible, delivery performance and driving innovations supporting our renewable materials ambitions and working with suppliers with a clear drive for continuous improvements.