Alimak Group is a global provider of sustainable vertical access and working at height solutions in the commercial, industrial and construction sectors. With a presence in more than 120 countries, the Group develops, manufactures, sells and services vertical access and working at heights solutions with focus on adding customer value through enhanced safety, higher productivity and improved cost efficiency.

The Group has a large installed base of elevators, service lifts, temporary and permanent hoists and platforms and building maintenance units around the world. The solutions portfolio also comprises of height safety protective equipment, load measurement & control, lifting & handling, and a global after-sales business model, with recurring revenue from spare parts and services such as inspection, certification, maintenance, refurbishments, replacements and training.

Founded in Sweden 1948, the Group has its headquarters in Stockholm, 26 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries and approximately 3,000 employees around the world.

At Alimak Group, we understand that our employees are the key to our success. Our aim is to be an attractive Employer of choice, and we strive to attract, develop, and retain qualified and motivated people in a professional and attractive working environment. Working at Alimak Group means you will be part of a team of professionals who work together to bring about innovation and best practices in vertical access solutions.

Category Manager – machined parts & welding to Alimak Group Sweden

Shape the future of strategic sourcing in a global industrial company

Are you motivated by creating business impact, developing supplier partnerships and driving improvements across cost, quality and delivery? Do you want to work in an international environment where your decisions make a real difference, from product development to operational performance?

Alimak Group Sweden is looking for a Category Manager to join our sourcing team in Skellefteå. In this role, you will take an active part in developing and implementing sourcing strategies for key categories within machined parts and welding, working closely with our factories in Sweden, Poland and China, as well as with colleagues across the global Alimak Group. You are functionally reporting to the Director Sourcing & Financial Control.

As Category Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening our supplier base, improving Total Cost of Ownership and supporting our continued journey toward a more competitive, efficient and future-ready sourcing organization.

Your role

• Actively develop and implement sourcing strategies for your category.
• Lead supplier negotiations, frame agreements and price list management.
• Drive productivity improvements and cost-out initiatives with R&D and Operations.
• Contribute to new product development from a sourcing and supplier perspective.
• Lead and support cross-functionally with make-or-buy analysis and related projects
• Monitor and improve supplier performance in areas such as quality, on-time delivery, lead time and cost.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the factories in Sweden, Poland, China and other Alimak Group locations.

Who we are looking for

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, or relevant experience within strategic sourcing and supply chain of at least 5 years.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial understanding.
• A result-oriented mindset combined with strong analytical ability.
• Good communication, networking, and excellent at creating relationships with suppliers as well as cross-functional internally.
• Professional proficiency in English and Swedish, both verbally and written, is mandatory.
• Ability to manage your own work and take initiatives in line with defined targets

Experience from an industrial, manufacturing or engineering-driven environment is valuable, especially if you have worked with technical categories, supplier development or cross-functional cost improvement projects.

Why join Alimak?

At Alimak, you become part of a company with a strong industrial heritage, global reach and a clear purpose: to provide safe, reliable and efficient vertical access solutions for customers around the world.

You will join a workplace where collaboration, problem-solving and continuous improvement are central parts of everyday work. The role offers the opportunity to influence sourcing decisions, contribute to product and supplier development, and create visible business impact across several countries.

We also care about the wellbeing of our employees and support an active lifestyle. Alimak offers benefits such as flexible working hours, compensation for dental care, massage and fitness activities, access to an on-site gym, support through contracted health partners, discounted hockey tickets, access to a recreational cabin in the Swedish mountains and company-funded team-building activities.

Application

Does this sound like your next challenge? We look forward to receiving your application!

In this recruitment, Alimak collaborates with Wikan Personnel. Please submit your resume (CV) and cover letter latest by May 31^st, 2026, through the link at Wikan’s website. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The role is full time and you will be based in Skellefteå, Sweden. Alimak strives to have a diverse and inclusive work environment and we welcome female candidates to apply.

Recruiting Manager Gustaf Nyström, +46 70 229 56 83, will answer your questions about the position. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have with a recruitment consultant, Karin Nygren, e-mail: karin@wikan.se.

Unions representatives: Andre Fageryd, e-mail: andre.fageryd@alimakgroup.com

Alimak Group Company Values

Reaching new heights together – At Alimak Group we aim high. Our company vision and values serve as a strong foundation for our strategic plan; they drive our attitude towards the way we work and provide clarity and guidance around what we stand for as a company. Our values help us to ensure we all work towards the same goals and together with our vision they shape our culture and create a positive environment where we can achieve success.