At Consilium Safety Group, we don’t just build technology, we create solutions that protect people, assets, and the planet. As a global leader in fire and gas safety, we serve critical industries such as marine, energy, rolling stock, and infrastructure.

With more than 100 years of expertise, we combine deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge innovation to shape the future of Safety Tech. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and operating in over 55 locations worldwide, we are a fast-growing global organization backed by Antin Infrastructure Partners.

With strong financial support and a clear strategic vision, we are on an ambitious journey of growth and transformation, investing in innovation, operational excellence, and talent.

This is an exciting time to join us.

About the Role

We are now looking for a Global Category Manager to lead and develop global sourcing strategies across selected purchasing categories. In this strategic role, you will drive supplier performance, optimize costs, secure supply continuity, and build long term partnerships that support our global business goals.

You will work cross functionally with stakeholders across Operations, Product Management, Technology, Commercial, and Support Functions in an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and develop global sourcing strategies for assigned purchasing categories.

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and select suppliers in line with company processes and business needs.

• Lead commercial negotiations and establish supplier agreements together with internal stakeholders.

• Build strong, long term supplier relationships aligned with Consilium’s values and objectives.

• Drive supplier performance improvements in quality, delivery precision, lead times, cost, payment terms, and communication.

• Participate in product development and other business projects requiring procurement expertise.

• Support global coordination initiatives across Operations, Technology, Commercial, and Support Functions.

• Identify supplier risks and implement mitigation plans to secure supply and create value at the right cost.

• Phase out suppliers that do not meet required standards or strategic expectations.

Your Profile

We believe you bring:

• MSc in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Production, or similar.

• Alternatively, at least 5 years of strategic sourcing experience within technical products, manufacturing, or telecommunications.

• Proven success in international negotiations.

• Strong knowledge of contracts and commercial/legal frameworks.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to build long term partnerships globally.

• Experience working in ERP systems.

• Strong result orientation and drive to achieve targets.

• Project management experience in an international environment.

• Experience in the electronic components market is an advantage.

• Excellent English skills, written and spoken.

Why Join Consilium?

• Be part of a global growth company with a strong purpose.

• Work in an industry that protects lives, assets, and the environment.

• Influence operations and contribute to meaningful transformation.

• Join a collaborative culture focused on innovation and excellence.

• Work in an international environment with talented colleagues worldwide.

Apply Now

Does this sound like your next challenge? Submit your application as soon as possible, as we review applications on a rolling basis.

Consilium Safety Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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