Group Logistic Category & Development Manager

Brenderup AB

Do you want to influence how an entire group works with logistics, purchasing, and supplier strategies?

We are currently seeking a business-oriented and analytical Group Logistic Category & Development Manager to take on group-wide responsibility for developing, streamlining, and optimizing our logistics flows and strategic supplier partnerships.

In this key role, you will have the opportunity to influence costs, processes, and results across multiple markets while driving development within logistics and indirect procurement. You will serve as a vital link between our operations in Sweden, Poland, and Norway, with a broad mandate to create long-term improvements and business value.

Your role: As Group Category Manager, you are responsible for developing and implementing the Group's strategy for logistics and selected categories of indirect materials and services. You will work closely with local logistics and procurement teams while maintaining an overarching perspective focused on cost-efficiency, delivery reliability, and supplier development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Map and analyze the Group's inbound, intercompany, and outbound logistics flows
• Manage the Group's logistics supplier base and drive supplier consolidation
• Conduct procurement processes and negotiations with logistics providers in Sweden, Poland, and Norway
• Develop and manage framework agreements regarding pricing, capacity, and service levels
• Ensure invoicing aligns with agreed contracts and price lists
• Act as an expert resource and point of escalation for major supplier-related issues
• Drive improvement projects in collaboration with local logistics teams to increase efficiency
• Develop KPIs and analyses to monitor transport costs and supplier performance
• Evaluate system support / software solutions for efficient freight mgmt as well as support in tender processes
• Manage selected categories within Indirect Materials & Services (IMS)

We are looking for someone who combines strong business acumen with deep knowledge of logistics and strategic sourcing.

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

• University degree in logistics, supply chain, purchasing, finance, or a related field
• Several years of experience in strategic purchasing within logistics area
• Proven experience with procurement processes and contract negotiations
• Experience working with carriers and logistics providers in an international environment
• Strong analytical skills and experience working in a data-driven manner
• Experience leading change and improvement projects
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

It is an advantage if you have experience of:

• Indirect procurement
• ERP, or analytics systems
• Manufacturing industry or international corporate environments

Who are you?
We see you as a committed and self-driven individual who is motivated by delivering results and driving development. You easily build trust, thrive in roles involving extensive interaction with others, and possess the ability to influence and drive organizational change.

We believe you are / you have:

• Business-oriented
• Analytical
• Strong negotiator
• Structured
• Relationship-builder with great collaboration skills
• Driven and proactive
• Project leader skills

We offer: A strategic role with significant influence, giving you the opportunity to shape how future logistics and purchasing operations are conducted within the Group. You will join an international business characterized by short decision-making paths, a fast pace, and great opportunities to make a real difference.

Location: Our office in Stigamo, just south of Jönköping. Travel within Sweden, Norway, and Poland is required.

Application: Does this sound like the next step in your career?

We look forward to receiving your application and having you play a key role in our continued growth journey.

Together we move logistics and purchasing from operational excellence to strategic advantage.