We are looking for a Category Sourcing Manager to lead our indirect sourcing activities in marketing and sales categories like media, creative agencies, marketing intelligence, POS & promotional material, and SOME. Colleagues from Paulig's central and regional marketing divisions will collaborate with you on projects. You further develop the indirect sourcing area's working methods while methodically boosting efficiency and cost savings. You will work with a fantastic team of individuals stationed in our locations across Europe—Finland, Belgium, Sweden, and Estonia—and report to the Head of Indirect Sourcing from either Helsinki, Finland, or Sweden (Mölndal or Stockholm). 
Concerning the role: 
Create and carry out plans and strategies for indirect categories in collaboration with the Paulig marketing organization's stakeholders. Make sure that the goods and services are consistently sourced at the most favorable prices, in accordance with the requirements, and at a high and consistent quality of service. Find and take use of cost-cutting measures. Negotiate, carry out, and assess agreements pertaining to lead time, cost, and payment terms. Comprehensive management of supplier relationships, including selection, execution, data management, contracting, risk management, development, and quality & sustainability. Monitor & benchmark market trends and best practices. About you:
You must have eight or more years of marketing sourcing expertise in a relevant business, ideally FMCG, as well as a track record of successfully managing a challenging indirect sourcing category and achieving cost and synergy reductions. Prior experience in a marketing field is strongly valued, or at the absolute least, a strong drive and ability to pick it up fast. a university degree in a relevant subject, such communication, marketing, or business. Excellent negotiating and problem-solving abilities, a strong capacity for forging strategic alliances, the capacity to work with ongoing improvement, and a sustainability attitude. Strong project management and leaderships skills. Inspiring, innovative and result oriented approach and confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders. Fluent in English. Proficiency in Finnish and Swedish is an advantage. Every person at Paulig is valued as a professional and as an individual, and we demand the same of you. You aim for perfection in all that you do, just like us. You are relationship-oriented and take pleasure in working with individuals from various backgrounds. Collaboration and interpersonal communication skills are essential for success in this position. Online meetings and sporadic travel are necessary when working in a truly global setting. 
What we provide? 
Working with us will provide you the opportunity to work with recognizable brands and flavorful, high-quality products. Paulig is a vibrant workplace with a strong focus on the future, as well as a location where chances for continual learning abound. We are an international company with a value-driven culture that encourages both personal and company growth. As per our policy, we provide the option of a hybrid working solution. Additional details and application instructions: 
In this hiring process, Paulig works with Jerrie AB. We encourage you to apply at www.jerrie.se by March 10th, with your resume and cover letter. Interviews will begin prior to this date, so don't wait to send us your application as soon as you can. If you have any questions
Contact: Martin Dahlberg at martin.dahlberg@jerrie.se 
Phone: 0763-170741.