Senior CAPEX Construction Category Manager
About The Position
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.
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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
