Category Manager IT

Are you passionate about shaping IT procurement strategies and driving cost-effective solutions across a global organization? ASSA ABLOY Group is looking for an experienced Category Manager IT to join our team in one of the following locations: Malmö (SE), Paris (FR), Woking (UK), or Prague (CZ). We can consider applications of candidates based in other parts of Europe, according to the proximity to one of our IT hubs.

In this key role, you’ll be responsible for the category related activities across the two divisions ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems and Opening Solutions EMEIA.  This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, innovative culture that empowers you to build a career to be proud of.

What would you do as our Category Manager IT
As a Category Manager IT, you will work together with the Global IT sourcing team, the divisional IT organizations and local IT organizations and other functions such as Marketing, IP, HR etc. It requires involving the appropriate people at different levels of the organization to reach the goals for the divisions - to optimize the supplier base and processes for IT sourcing. One of the main tasks will be to ensure that the divisional and local strategies are aligned to maximize the leverage of the overall IT category. Reporting to the Head of Indirect Purchasing EMEIA, you will manage, monitor and report on the progress of the category as well as drive the improvement process of the category.

You would also be responsible for:

• Developing and executing category strategies in close collaboration with management and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with local needs and overall business targets.
• Establishing strong governance by implementing relevant tools, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Acting as the central point of contact for the category, promoting best practice sharing across divisions and countries, and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes, including source-to-pay.
• Strategically managing the supplier base by identifying and selecting indirect suppliers aligned with the company’s strategic direction, consolidating spending, and leveraging group volume to optimize supplier performance.
• Monitoring and reporting category performance, ensuring delivery against expectations and contributing to long-term supplier development and operational excellence.

The skills and experience you need
We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a BSc in Industrial Management, Engineering, Logistics, or Economics (MSc or MBA preferred), or equivalent relevant experience of 5–7 years from IT Operations or IT procurement in a world-class organization and a strong track record of delivering substantial results in category management.
• Demonstrates excellent business acumen, financial competence in evaluating suppliers and business cases, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to manage and interpret large volumes of data.
• Inspires and motivates teams to implement sustainable improvements, balances execution with strategic thinking, and understands how processes, technologies, and people interconnect to create value for both ASSA ABLOY and suppliers.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong influential abilities, and experience working effectively across different nationalities and cultures.
• Is driven, persistent, open-minded, with a “can-do” attitude, able to thrive in fast-paced environments, and willing to travel as needed.

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!
We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we do not look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Giulia Virde at giulia.virde@assaabloy.com.

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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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