Global Category Manager, Indirect Material & Services - for Couplers Group
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The Global Category Manager for Indirect Material & Services at Dellner Couplers, a Wabtec Company, plays a crucial role in enhancing procurement strategies and supplier relationships within the railway industry. This position, based in Vika, Sweden or Miszewko, Poland, involves both global and local activities, focusing on sustainable purchasing practices and compliance with sustainability standards. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across various teams inJobbet i korthet
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Opportunity to work in a global and growing organization.Access to modern ERP and BI solutions.Chance to contribute to data-driven business processes.Collaboration with experienced colleagues across functions.Focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term development.
Ansök senast: 2026-09-09
Publicerad: 2026-08-19
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Global Category Manager, Indirect Material & Services - for Couplers Group
Dellner Couplers - a Wabtec Company - is a leading international company delivering sustainable, innovative, and high‑quality products and services to train operators and train builders worldwide. Our product portfolio includes couplers, gangways, and crash management systems for the railway industry.
The Procurement function within Dellner strives to add value to the company by choosing, and cooperating with, suppliers which meet or exceeds our business needs.
The role of Global Category Manager for Indirect Material & Services gives you a wide network within Dellner Couplers Group and within Wabtec Corporation. You will gain great knowledge about the needs and challenges of the different functions within the company.
This is an opportunity for you who wants to play a vital role and make a difference in the overall company's success and within each function of the company.
About the Role
The position consists of a mix of global activities within the group and local activities at our major sites in Falun, Sweden and Miszewko, Poland. You will establish a close cooperation with colleagues at all Dellner sites as well as within the Wabtec central indirect sourcing organization.
You work to establish successful relationships with suppliers, and you look for opportunities to gain synergies within the areas where we, as one global company, can successfully implement improvements and new ideas.
You drive and lead improvements within ways of working within all indirect categories and directs us towards an efficient and sustainable purchasing system for the acquisition of indirect goods and services. You are supported by the Dellner Process & Tools manager and the Global Procurement Manager as well as the Wabtec organization.
You are responsible to, together with the Wabtec organization and the Dellner Global Procurement Manager, develop and nurture category strategies and you make the prioritization where to set the focus as you lead the implementation of the strategies.
The responsibility for the full indirect spend of Dellner lies with you and you successfully use market intelligence to manage your assignments which goes from company cars and IT systems to office supplies and personal protective equipment and beyond.
You also act as the Sustainability Sourcing expert within Dellner Procurement where you are the bridge between the entire procurement function towards the global sustainability team. This responsibility means monitoring compliance to SVHC, Conflict Minerals, CO2 emissions and more while also managing Sustainability Audits and Sanctions Screening within the entire Dellner supplier base.
Dellner works in Medius S2C for Supplier Relationship Management which includes Supplier onboarding, Contract Management and RFQ's, and you are, or will be, a key user in the system and will be the contact towards Medius as well as act as a trainer for the colleagues within procurement.
Factors of Success
Ability to manage and develop a global/regional/local supplier base which supports the Dellner and Wabtec business strategies.
By adhering to the sourcing process and other purchasing processes, select and manage the right suppliers, whom which you constantly challenge and develop
Cooperation with colleagues and stakeholders makes you secure that you spread good experiences and practices and implement action plans and strategies
Development of Category Strategies through close cooperation with stakeholders and procurement colleagues
Curiosity and a willingness to look for improvements and development
Ability to manage a role where priorities swiftly might change between the categories of your responsibility
Your Profile
We are looking for you who sit on a university degree from a relevant education or have obtain similar knowledge from your working experience.
Experience from sourcing and procurement and/or supply chain is a clear merit.
Excellent skills in English is a must since we work in a global environment and company. Swedish and/or Polish language skills is an advantage.
We value your personality and your engagements as well as your ability to balance analytical and conceptional thinking. Business acumen and thoroughness is natural within you, and you aim to walk the extra mile to reach your targets.
You are skilled in negotiations, and you sit on the ability to lead different tasks while you adopt to trends and movements that affect our business.
An interest in relationship building which is based on honesty and respect is natural for you and you communicate to both colleagues and stakeholders at different levels in a solid way.
Organization & Location
The role is based at our head office in Vika, Sweden or in Miszewko, Poland and reports to the Global Procurement Manager. Business travelling is part of the role.
Who are we
Dellner Couplers is an industry leader in the design, manufacture and service of Train Connection Systems for train builders and rail operators worldwide.
The path we have chosen is characterized by steady growth in a rapidly evolving technological environment. Every day we strive for excellent, innovative and sustainable solutions for our products and services.
Dellner joined Wabtec Corporation in February 2026. This strategic acquisition strengthens our capabilities, enabling us to deliver broader expertise, enhanced innovation and greater value to our customers worldwide.
Here you have a unique opportunity to:
Join a global and growing organization within the railway industry
Work with modern ERP and BI solutions in an international environment
Contribute to the development of data-driven and efficient business processes
Collaborate with experienced colleagues across multiple functions and countries
Develop both your technical and business understanding in a role with broad responsibility
Be part of a company with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term development
At Dellner Couplers, we value collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We offer a dynamic workplace where your ideas and contributions make a real impact.
How to apply
Ready to make an impact? Submit your application by 9th of September. Applications can be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Questions?
Contact hiring manager: Jörgen Johansson, +46702851713 or jorgen.johansson@dellner.com
Dellner Couplers - a Wabtec Company - is a leading international company delivering sustainable, innovative, and high‑quality products and services to train operators and train builders worldwide. Our product portfolio includes couplers, gangways, and crash management systems for the railway industry.
The Procurement function within Dellner strives to add value to the company by choosing, and cooperating with, suppliers which meet or exceeds our business needs.
The role of Global Category Manager for Indirect Material & Services gives you a wide network within Dellner Couplers Group and within Wabtec Corporation. You will gain great knowledge about the needs and challenges of the different functions within the company.
This is an opportunity for you who wants to play a vital role and make a difference in the overall company's success and within each function of the company.
About the Role
The position consists of a mix of global activities within the group and local activities at our major sites in Falun, Sweden and Miszewko, Poland. You will establish a close cooperation with colleagues at all Dellner sites as well as within the Wabtec central indirect sourcing organization.
You work to establish successful relationships with suppliers, and you look for opportunities to gain synergies within the areas where we, as one global company, can successfully implement improvements and new ideas.
You drive and lead improvements within ways of working within all indirect categories and directs us towards an efficient and sustainable purchasing system for the acquisition of indirect goods and services. You are supported by the Dellner Process & Tools manager and the Global Procurement Manager as well as the Wabtec organization.
You are responsible to, together with the Wabtec organization and the Dellner Global Procurement Manager, develop and nurture category strategies and you make the prioritization where to set the focus as you lead the implementation of the strategies.
The responsibility for the full indirect spend of Dellner lies with you and you successfully use market intelligence to manage your assignments which goes from company cars and IT systems to office supplies and personal protective equipment and beyond.
You also act as the Sustainability Sourcing expert within Dellner Procurement where you are the bridge between the entire procurement function towards the global sustainability team. This responsibility means monitoring compliance to SVHC, Conflict Minerals, CO2 emissions and more while also managing Sustainability Audits and Sanctions Screening within the entire Dellner supplier base.
Dellner works in Medius S2C for Supplier Relationship Management which includes Supplier onboarding, Contract Management and RFQ's, and you are, or will be, a key user in the system and will be the contact towards Medius as well as act as a trainer for the colleagues within procurement.
Factors of Success
Ability to manage and develop a global/regional/local supplier base which supports the Dellner and Wabtec business strategies.
By adhering to the sourcing process and other purchasing processes, select and manage the right suppliers, whom which you constantly challenge and develop
Cooperation with colleagues and stakeholders makes you secure that you spread good experiences and practices and implement action plans and strategies
Development of Category Strategies through close cooperation with stakeholders and procurement colleagues
Curiosity and a willingness to look for improvements and development
Ability to manage a role where priorities swiftly might change between the categories of your responsibility
Your Profile
We are looking for you who sit on a university degree from a relevant education or have obtain similar knowledge from your working experience.
Experience from sourcing and procurement and/or supply chain is a clear merit.
Excellent skills in English is a must since we work in a global environment and company. Swedish and/or Polish language skills is an advantage.
We value your personality and your engagements as well as your ability to balance analytical and conceptional thinking. Business acumen and thoroughness is natural within you, and you aim to walk the extra mile to reach your targets.
You are skilled in negotiations, and you sit on the ability to lead different tasks while you adopt to trends and movements that affect our business.
An interest in relationship building which is based on honesty and respect is natural for you and you communicate to both colleagues and stakeholders at different levels in a solid way.
Organization & Location
The role is based at our head office in Vika, Sweden or in Miszewko, Poland and reports to the Global Procurement Manager. Business travelling is part of the role.
Who are we
Dellner Couplers is an industry leader in the design, manufacture and service of Train Connection Systems for train builders and rail operators worldwide.
The path we have chosen is characterized by steady growth in a rapidly evolving technological environment. Every day we strive for excellent, innovative and sustainable solutions for our products and services.
Dellner joined Wabtec Corporation in February 2026. This strategic acquisition strengthens our capabilities, enabling us to deliver broader expertise, enhanced innovation and greater value to our customers worldwide.
Here you have a unique opportunity to:
Join a global and growing organization within the railway industry
Work with modern ERP and BI solutions in an international environment
Contribute to the development of data-driven and efficient business processes
Collaborate with experienced colleagues across multiple functions and countries
Develop both your technical and business understanding in a role with broad responsibility
Be part of a company with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term development
At Dellner Couplers, we value collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We offer a dynamic workplace where your ideas and contributions make a real impact.
How to apply
Ready to make an impact? Submit your application by 9th of September. Applications can be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Questions?
Contact hiring manager: Jörgen Johansson, +46702851713 or jorgen.johansson@dellner.com
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