Category Specialist

Company description:

At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will be part of an international engineering centre with advanced high voltage test halls, modern cable production and the cable laying vessel NKT Victoria. As Connectors, we collaborate to develop innovative technology that connects a greener and more sustainable world. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and operates in more than 30 countries.NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.

Job description:

Manage construction sourcing and supplier performance across Europe 

Are you interested in working with construction procurement in a global company contributing to the green transition? As Category Specialist – Construction Procurement, you will manage key construction categories across NKT’s European sites, supporting projects with sourcing, supplier management, and contract processes. Do you want to be part of projects that shape future infrastructure?  

Plan and execute procurement strategies for construction projects 

In this role, you will manage construction-related categories such as civil works, materials, contractors, and subcontracting. You will build and develop your local supporting sourcing network, work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align procurement strategies with timelines, budgets and requirements, ensuring quality and supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle. 

Your responsibility will be to: 

• Develop and implement category strategies for construction spend 

• Conduct sourcing processes including RFI, RFP, and RFQ 

• Evaluate supplier bids and negotiate contracts and commercial terms 

• Manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with agreements 

• Support contract administration and mitigate supply chain risks 

You will be part of a procurement team collaborating with multiple project stakeholders across Europe. The position is based in Sweden at one of NKT’s locations in Malmö or Karlskrona, with some travel required. 

Profile description:

Collaborative and structured professional with commercial mindset 

You are someone who works well with others and builds trust across teams and suppliers. You approach tasks with structure and attention to detail, while remaining responsive to changing project needs. You communicate clearly and contribute to constructive collaboration.  

You also have: 

•  3 + years of experience in procurement or category management within construction or infrastructure projects  

•  Experience in sourcing processes and contract negotiations  

•  Familiar with Swedish standard construction contracts and frameworks 

•  Experience with SAP, Ariba or equivalent tools 

Contribute to sustainable construction and procurement practices

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your skills within procurement and construction projects while working with colleagues across different countries. You will be part of a collaborative team environment and gain experience in an international setting, contributing to ongoing projects and process improvements.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 2026-10-11. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process.For inquiries about the recruitment process or the role, please reach out to Angelina Nilsson at angelina.nilsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.

Union representativesSveriges Ingenjörer – Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380Unionen – Joakim Wikström, +46 734 070 243Ledarna – Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

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