Product Owner, Purchasing Tools

Job description

The role and key responsibilities Purchasing is a top priority at NCC and plays a vital role in winning and delivering profitable projects. We are now looking for a driven and business-minded Product Owner to lead the continued development of our purchasing tools and digital solutions, working closely with users, stakeholders and IT. We are in an exciting phase where we are re-evaluating and replacing our current tools, and you will play a key role in shaping what the future purchasing toolscape at NCC looks like – including how emerging technologies can create new value. You will also play a key role in the larger Digitalization team, contributing to team strategy and helping drive NCC's digital development agenda. As a Product Owner, you take full ownership of our purchasing tools and are responsible for maximizing the value they deliver to the business. You set the direction and roadmap, prioritize the backlog, and work closely with our Digitalization specialists, development team and IT Service Owner to ensure the tools meet both user needs and enterprise requirements. Key responsibilities Own the product vision and roadmap: Define a clear direction for your tool(s), aligned with NCC's purchasing strategy and priorities. Manage the backlog: Capture, prioritize and refine needs from stakeholders and users, ensuring the team focuses on the initiatives that creates the greatest value. Drive stakeholder collaboration: Build strong, transparent relationships with business stakeholders, users and IT, and represent their needs in product decisions. Lead delivery together with the team: Collaborate on execution, review and accept completed work, and ensure solutions meet quality and business requirements. Manage the product lifecycle: Monitor performance, costs and service levels, and continuously identify areas for improvement. Facilitate and optimize ongoing agile work within the team to ensure good collaboration and high quality of work. Ensure initiatives have clear objectives, expected outcomes and success metrics. Monitor product KPIs and use insights to guide prioritization and roadmap decisions. Coordinate across teams: Work with other Product Owners to manage dependencies and ensure a coherent tools landscape across purchasing. 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 Purchasing Development & Digitalization unit, focused on creating industry-leading purchasing capabilities and driving digital development across the organization. The construction industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and NCC is leading the way. You'll be part of a team shaping the future of purchasing and creating real value for both users and the business. Your experience and background Education . or . in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, IT or a related field Experience Proven experience as a Product Owner (3+ years), preferably managing internal digital products, tools or services Experience working in Scrum or other agile ways of working, with a mindset characterized by quick feedback loops and iterative development Track record in leading product development, including defining direction, prioritizing backlogs and managing stakeholders Experience working closely with IT, translating business needs into clear requirements Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both business and technical audiences Good understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management is highly valued Experience from the construction industry is an advantage You are fluent in one of the Nordic languages and in English Ready to take the next step? If you're excited about leading the development of digital tools that make a real difference for NCC, we'd love to hear from you. Join us on our journey to build business-leading purchasing capabilities through digitalization, collaboration and continuous improvement. Apply today and help us build what's next. Additional information You will be based at any of NCC's Office in the Nordics. The role involves 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 people can grow and experience well-being. We offer a wide range of employee benefits. 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 about the position, please contact Emma Papakosta, Head of Purchasing development and Digitalization, +46 70 554 1030. Register your application and CV in English below. Register your application and CV below. Applications are reviewed continuously, so apply as soon as possible, and no later than September 13, 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.