Category Manager

Category Manager

Would you like to work in an international environment where you'll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we're looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world's most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data. Purpose
is to strengthen Permobil Groups competitive position through efficient
sourcing of products, services and solutions, maximizing supplier value,
proactively managing business risks and creating value.

Key Tasks
The
Sourcing Manager is responsible for a category or several sub-categories. That
includes implement and drive category strategy, targets and KPI, securing a
category supplier base that supports Permobil current & future business
needs (BU & PU). By doing so, steering business awards to ASL suppliers,
managing risk, cost and demands, whilst securing quality and compliance. The
role also includes category management, strategy direction and value creation
to deliver stakeholder and business satisfaction. Spend control and market
analyses to drive cost reduction and value creation is part of the
responsibility. The Sourcing Manager is responsibility is to ensure efficient
management of suppliers, governing and developing supplier relationships in
accordance with the Supplier Relationship Management framework and supplier
segmentation. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for supplier partnership and
supplier agreements. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for all commercial
relationship with suppliers meaning having the responsibility for the overall
business towards the suppliers. Through efficient sourcing of products,
services and solutions, the Sourcing Manager shall strengthen Permobils
competitive position by maximizing supplier value, proactively managing
business risks and contributing to the creation of value for the customer/user.
The Sourcing Manager is accountable for evaluating, qualifying and selecting
suppliers for the external purchase and licensing of all products and services.xt

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1. You'll make a difference. Every day

Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people's lives.

2. You'll make your mark as part of our future

We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

3. You'll feel welcome from day one

We're known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

4. You can have a lifestyle you love

You're always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love - at work and beyond.

Who you are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious.
You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see
the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of
others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten
track to chase your dreams. You don't follow the herd - you find new ways of
working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a
revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we're looking for.

Your Background
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in supply chain
management, engineering, business or economics and/or; equivalent work
experience from strategic sourcing, supply chain or similar positions

Professional education through accrediting
organizations and/or equivalent work experience in:
* Certified purchaser
* Legal awareness
* Business negotiation
* Supplier evaluation/auditing and supplier
development
* Lean production
* Supply chain management and logistics
* Quality systems and control
* Supplier relationship management
* Risk management
* Category management
* Excellent knowledge of and background in end to end supply chain
* Good knowledge in business analysis (such as cost drivers and cost
break down analysis)
* Excellent knowledge in business negotiations and contract management
(including agreement writing)
* Good understanding of lean concept and lean
production
* Good engineering and/or techincal understanding,
including quality, logistics and production engineering
* IS/IT system
knowledg
Other
qualifications or experiences.

Information
Please apply via our career page. We will
conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!

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At Permobil, diversity fuels our innovation in creating life-changing mobility solutions. We embrace the unique talents and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds to drive our mission forward. Join Permobil and be part of a team where diversity is not just valued, but essential to our success in delivering personalized mobility solutions.

Permobil is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.

More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Udden believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users' needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company's storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.