Supply Chain Manager
Talent Search has been entrusted with recruiting a Supply Chain Manager for Norma Precision AB. Norma Precision has a long history of quality, technical expertise, and world-class products. We are now looking for someone who wants to drive development, strengthen competitiveness, and take procurement and the supply chain to the next level.
Main Responsibilities
- Drive profitability and strengthen competitiveness – Identify and implement significant cost savings, with a particular focus on material and product costs.
- Lead and Develop the Procurement Function – Drive a strategic transformation of procurement by developing processes, governance, and working methods to increase efficiency and business value.
- Strengthen Leadership and Culture – Foster engagement, clarity, and a shared direction within Supply Chain and Procurement, with a focus on collaboration and results.
- Develop planning and cross-functional collaboration – improve production planning and strengthen coordination between sales, production, and purchasing to create a more efficient workflow throughout the entire organization.
- Optimize inventory and free up capital – Drive initiatives for more efficient inventory management and improved working capital, with the goal of increasing inventory turnover to four times per year.
- Create Clarity Through Goals and Follow-Up – Establish relevant KPIs, metrics, and structures to monitor performance, drive results, and ensure continuous improvement in procurement and the supply chain.
- Building a Data-Driven and Results-Oriented Organization – Strengthen the analytical and evidence-based approach, in which decisions are based on insights and improvements are monitored to ensure long-term results.
- Lead and develop the team – Be responsible for eight direct reports and create the conditions for their development, engagement, and performance.
To be considered for the position
- Experience in the manufacturing industry – You have worked in a complex operational environment and understand the interplay between production, purchasing, and business.
- Solid procurement expertise – You have experience in purchasing and a strong understanding of production- and operations-related issues.
- Relevant education or equivalent experience – An academic degree in industrial economics or a related field is preferred. However, your drive, your attitude, and your ability to deliver results carry more weight than the degree itself.
- Analytical and data-driven – You enjoy organizing and analyzing data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and translating KPIs and insights into concrete business results.
- A skilled communicator and negotiator – You build trust, foster engagement, and have the courage to challenge established ways of working and handle even the most challenging conversations.
- A Natural Change Leader – You have a positive and solution-oriented attitude, are driven by continuous improvement, and view data-driven leadership as the key to long-term results.
- Confident in dialogue at all levels – You communicate fluently in Swedish and English and can make an impact in discussions with both operational teams and senior decision-makers.
- Relationship-building with a strong business focus – You build long-term, trust-based relationships while remaining clear, demanding, and professional in your interactions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Present and Engaged – You recognize the value of being close to the business and work on-site five days a week. You’re also willing to travel for work when necessary.
About the process:
This is a full-time position with a start date to be agreed upon in Q1 2027. Candidates will be interviewed in early November. Do you have the right profile and are you available? Apply now!
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