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 :

development

break down analysis)

(including agreement writing)

production

including quality, logistics and production engineering

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.

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