Location: Ludvika, Sweden (On-site preferred, limited remote work possible)

Assignment Period: 2026-06-15 to 2026-12-31 (Extension possible)

Employment Type: Full-time Consultant Assignment

Language Requirements: Fluent English (spoken and written) – mandatory Swedish is considered an advantage

Apply Before: 2026-06-09

Role Overview

We are hiring for one of our clients and are looking for an experienced Senior CAPEX Construction Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities for large-scale construction and capital investment projects. In this role, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing processes, supplier selection, contract negotiations, category strategy development, and supplier performance management. You will play a key role in ensuring that procurement activities support business objectives while delivering value through cost optimization, risk mitigation, quality, sustainability, and supplier performance. This position requires a strong background in CAPEX construction procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, and stakeholder collaboration within complex project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for CAPEX construction projects including building services, process equipment, construction works, and technical contractors

• Develop and execute category strategies using the CIPS process, aligned with business strategy and ensuring supplier capability for current and future requirements

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, emerging trends, and best practices within the CAPEX construction industry

• Manage supplier identification, qualification, selection, and contracting focusing on quality, delivery, cost, sustainability, and risk

• Lead commercial negotiations and contract development; adapt corporate contractual frameworks to local business needs

• Provide and maintain standard terms and conditions in purchase contracts in line with company directives and guidelines

• Manage procurement planning, cost budgets, savings targets, spending forecasts, and emerging country spending tracking

• Oversee supplier performance management and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Minimize commercial and quality risk through compliance with procurement procedures and company guidelines

• Ensure HSE, regulatory, and quality compliance across all project phases

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across engineering, construction, project management, and operations in a matrix environment

• Support project teams throughout procurement and execution phases

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management within large-scale CAPEX construction projects

• Proven track record of developing and implementing global category strategies

• Strong understanding of technical categories within capital projects: building services, process equipment, construction works, and technical contractors

• Experience with contract management, supplier negotiations, and supplier performance management

• Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with minimal oversight in a matrix organization

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Project, and SAP Ariba or similar procurement platforms

• Fluent English, both spoken and written (mandatory)

• Valid SSG-Entré certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the energy or industrial infrastructure sector (strongly preferred)

• Multi-lingual: English + Swedish + additional foreign language is advantageous

• Experience managing global or international procurement categories

• Superior negotiation skills in intercultural, multi-business environments with ability to align terms and pricing with business objectives

• Experience in matrix or international organizations

• Strong understanding of industrial construction and infrastructure projects

About Sperton

This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.