Global Category Manager – Corporate Services & Professional Services

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The opportunity

We're currently looking for a Global Category Manager – Corporate Services & Professional Services to join our Procurement team. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for shaping and developing key indirect procurement categories, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and creating long-term business value.

This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and commercial impact, someone who can challenge the status quo, influence stakeholders, and turn procurement into a true value driver for the business.

This position is based in Gothenburg. We believe in combining in-person collaboration with flexibility to focus where you work best.

The responsibilities

In this role, you'll take full ownership of your categories, ensuring they deliver measurable value to the business. As part of the Procurement organization, you will:

Lead and develop category strategies, linking procurement activities to financial and operational outcomes

Drive high-impact sourcing initiatives, including complex negotiations and supplier selection

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and challenge business needs when required

Lead and coach a team of category professionals, including hiring and performance management

Monitor category performance, including cost optimization, supplier performance, and value creation

The ideal candidate

To succeed in this role, you bring a combination of strategic mindset, leadership capability, and commercial sharpness. You are confident challenging stakeholders, navigating complexity, and driving change in large organizations.

You demonstrate strong analytical thinking, are comfortable making decisions based on data, and have the courage to push initiatives forward even in demanding situations. With a collaborative and proactive approach, you build trust across functions while maintaining a clear focus on business outcomes.

In addition, you'll need the following qualifications:

Extensive experience in category management and indirect procurement, enabling you to identify opportunities and drive value in complex categories

Proven track record in strategic sourcing and negotiations, critical to delivering measurable business impact

Solid experience in leading teams, ensuring performance, development, and engagement

Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis and category planning, supporting fact-based decision-making

A relevant university degree (e.g. Business Administration, Engineering) and 10+ years of experience, including senior-level responsibilities

Polestar is an international company, with various backgrounds represented. English is the language of written and spoken communication. Change happens often, but so does progress. Expect an exciting, fast-moving environment where you can make a real impact.

The process

If the above matches your ambitions, we encourage you to apply. The selection process is ongoing, and the role will remain open until filled.

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