Category Specialist

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

About the role:

As a Category Specialist you will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Category Manager within Direct Sourcing and Category Management. An important success factor is the ability to contribute to the execution of category visions. You will support sourcing strategies and their implementation for defined categories, ensuring alignment with Westinghouse goals.

You will report to the Manager - Global Category Management and be located in Västerås, Sweden.

Model of work: hybrid.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be a primary contact for European sites on behalf of the Category Manager, collaborating with partners and peer Category Specialists to gather regional requirements and help develop global category strategies.
• Conduct business and spend analysis using Power BI and other analytical tools; provide insights into historical spend drivers and assess potential impacts on future spend projections.
• Report performance against main metrics such as payment terms, on-time delivery, productivity, inflation, price variance, commodity fluctuations, and other critical procurement goals for Procurement Leadership.
• Support Category Managers (CM) in development of program presentations including supplier relationship management, transformation progress, QBRs, Deep Dives, weekly High/Low lights reviews, and preferred supplier analysis.
• Daily support across Category Management team solving business issues and analysis.
• Assist Category Managers with sourcing activities, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ preparation, evaluation of results, documentation of recommendations, and communication with company partners and suppliers.
• Research, track and communicate industry trends, best practices, applicable indices, and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for innovation, competitive advantage, and increased productivity.
• Track receipts and payment price of certain commodities to ensure critical supplier invoices are paid.
• Develop a productive working relationship with peers on other teams: Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Procurement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience – Services related supply chain experience preferred vs. other areas of supply chain
• Experience with Staff Augmentation and Engineering Services
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions
• Experience making informed decisions, resolving complex challenges, and leading projects to successful outcomes
• Detail‑driven, and experienced at prioritizing tasks in deadline‑driven environments
• Experience analyzing complex datasets and identify patterns, trends, and opportunities
• Understanding of SAP/Ariba, ERP Systems and Cost Savings Tracking Systems (Wave)

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Apply Today!

Welcome with your application including CV and cover letter. We interview candidates on a continuous basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible!

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Laura Marcuzzi, Manager, Raw Materials - Global Category Management - Direct, e-mail: marcuzl@westinghouse.com

Union Agreement

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union representatives:

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347825, AFW@westinghouse.com

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com

IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, grbicz@westinghouse.com

We offer

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad. As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace.

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture.

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.

Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:

• Wellness Allowance
• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Employee Referral Program, potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse

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