Nordec is a supplier of steel frame structures and façade solutions for construction projects across the Nordic region, with an established presence in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Germany.

The company designs, fabricates and installs steel structures for buildings and bridges, covering the project lifecycle from engineering to installation. Projects range from industrial facilities, logistics buildings, data centres, commercial, public, sports and cultural buildings, and bridges.

Nordec operates its own production units in Peräseinäjoki and Ylivieska in Finland, Oborniki in Poland and Gargždai in Lithuania.

For more information, visit www.nordec.com.

We are now looking for a Category Manager, Site Materials to strengthen our Sourcing organisation and to secure Nordec’s capacity, competitiveness and profitability through professional site materials sourcing.

About the role

In this role, you are responsible for leading the site materials category across Nordec’s projects. Your mission is to develop category strategies, build strong supplier collaboration models, and ensure timely, cost-efficient and high-quality delivery of site materials in line with business needs.

You work closely with Project Management, Sales, Site Management and the wider Sourcing organisation, acting as a key commercial partner throughout both offer and execution phases. The role combines strategic category ownership with hands-on operational support.

Your key responsibilities

Lead and develop the site materials category, including category strategies and sourcing models
Build and manage a competitive and qualified supplier base
Develop supplier collaboration, new sourcing channels and framework agreements
Lead supplier negotiations and prepare general agreements
Support Sales and Project teams during offer and execution phases
Ensure availability, delivery accuracy and commercial performance of site materials
Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and ways of working

What we expect from you

Relevant higher education (BSc or MSc) in engineering, construction management or a commercial discipline
Several years of experience in category management or project sourcing, preferably within construction or industrial projects
Strong understanding of site materials and related supply chains
Proven negotiation and supplier management skills
Ability to work independently, make decisions and take responsibility
Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments
Structured, solution-oriented and business-driven mindset
Good IT skills (MS Office); experience with sourcing tools is an advantage
Fluency in English; Finnish and Swedish are considered an asset

What Nordec offers to you as an employer

Possibility to be a part of building future landmarks in the Nordics
Competitive remuneration
Enabling you to leverage your competence in projects
Possibility to career progress based on your interest and capabilities

How to apply

Please send your application and CV with salary expectation as soon as possible and no later than April 30th. We will interview candidates already during the application period. Please note that the recruitment process will consist of online and/or face-to-face interviews and an aptitude test.

For questions, please contact Antti Airaksinen at antti.airaksinen@nordec.com or by phone at +358 40 358 0332. Antti is best available for contact on April 21 and 28.