Category Manager & Team Leader, Nordic Fleet

Job description

Lead NCC's Nordic Fleet transformation and drive strategic category management across the Nordics. Are you a procurement leader ready to elevate your career? Do you excel in leading effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, act with care and passion, and communicate clearly to ensure outstanding performance? If so, then join us in building top class procurement that ensures that NCC wins and delivers profitable customer projects. Submit your application today! As Category Manager & Team Leader, you will combine strategic category responsibility with the leadership of our Nordic Fleet team. You will take on a dynamic role that operates at both strategic and tactical levels. You will lead to set and implement a future-oriented strategy in collaboration with other business areas that is fully aligned with business strategy and allowing NCC to be seen as a preferred customer by our suppliers. The role and key responsibilities In the role of Category Manager & Team Leader, you will lead a Nordic Fleet team of six colleagues located across Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The team is responsible for NCC’s company-wide fleet of several thousand vehicles, including both service vehicles and company cars. The role combines day-to-day leadership - supporting the team, setting priorities and coordinating operational activities - with the strategic responsibility to develop Fleet into a more integrated Nordic function. You work closely with the business and lead category strategies according to NCC’s strategic direction. You will be a central partner in the organization and collaborate with internal teams as well as external suppliers to ensure an efficient, high-quality, and sustainable supplier base. An important part of the role is to lead the ongoing transformation of Fleet. This includes developing common Nordic ways of working, processes and governance, as well as taking responsibility for supplier agreements, policies and the strategic direction of the category. You will create structure for the team, support colleagues in their work and ensure that priorities and improvement initiatives are translated into execution. A key part of the role is to act as a change leader across the organization. You will drive transformation, implement new ways of working, and ensure adoption of category strategies in a complex, matrix-based environment. Success in the role requires the ability to set direction, create engagement and bring both the team and key stakeholders with you through change. Key responsibilities Develop and implement category strategies that support NCC’s business and long-term goals. Lead the Nordic Fleet team, including day-to-day support, prioritization and coordination of the team’s work. Develop the team and drive the transition towards common Nordic processes, responsibilities and ways of working. Own and develop relevant Nordic supplier agreements, policies and governance within the category. Build and develop strong supplier relationships through Supplier Relationship Management. Analyze market trends, conduct risk assessments, and provide insights and recommendations. Ensure the use of category strategies and framework agreements across the organization. Follow up on KPIs. Maintain Group-level routines for inventory and asset visibility and follow-up across NCC. About Purchasing at NCC NCC Purchasing is a network of professionals across the company. We handle everything from project purchasing and supplier base development to strategic sourcing and category management. Collaboration between our teams is key to delivering successful customer projects. You will join the Category Managment Team. Your experience and background We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with the ability to deliver strong operational results. You are comfortable moving between strategic category management and the practical leadership of a team, including supporting colleagues, setting priorities and creating structure in the daily work. You have strong leadership skills and experience of leading people, teams or cross-functional work in a changing environment. You are analytical and communicative, with experience in navigating complex environments. With a solid background in category management, procurement, and developing competitive supply chains – supported by an academic degree in engineering, business, economics, or a related field – you lead confidently in matrix organizations and collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Experience from Fleet management, vehicle-related categories or other asset-intensive operations is an advantage. Your strong understanding of supply chain dynamics, risk management, finance, and contract management enables you to make informed, data-driven decisions. You communicate fluently in English and a Nordic language. As a person, you build strong relationships, thrive in teamwork, and work in a structured and focused way. You are also motivated by developing teams and ways of working, and by turning strategic direction into tangible operational improvements. Your curiosity, adaptability, and business mindset drive you to stay engaged, learn continuously, and contribute with energy and new perspectives. Additional information You will be based at any of NCC's Office in Nordics. The role involves some travel within the Nordics. However, we embrace flexible ways of working and strive to collaborate digitally whenever possible. In accordance with NCC:s safety culture we conduct background checks on final candidates. NCC Offers NCC strives to be an appealing employer, providing a work environment where employees can grow and experience well-being. We offer a wide range of employee benefits through our benefit portal, Benify. NCC has collective agreements for all employees, providing a solid foundation of security and clear guidelines so that you know what applies to your employment. We also offer excellent opportunities for continued development and a broad range of further education options, allowing for a long career within the company. Contact and information For more information, please contact recruiting manager Jonas Kristiansson, Manager of Category Management, +46722395545 or Maria Flink, HRBP, +467091815445. Register your application and CV below. Applications are reviewed continuously, so apply as soon as possible, and no later than October 4, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application! Build with us - together with the best colleagues in the industry! At NCC, we are driven to continue developing, whether it's our construction projects or our personal expertise. Every day, we drive the industry's most exciting and complex construction projects forward in close cooperation between our employees, partners and customers. With us, you are a significant employee who contributes to the landmarks that define our cities and communities. Here, our employees take an active role in a corporate culture based on stable values and behaviors for a safe and secure workplace. Our collective expertise and diverse backgrounds make a difference. NCC - one of the leading companies in the Nordics We kindly but firmly decline contact from advertisers and providers of recruitment services.