Category Manager – Mechanics and Cables
Step into the role
MilDef specializes in crafting custom, rugged IT solutions for the military and government sectors, ensuring robust and reliable technology tailored to challenging and extreme environments. As we experience significant growth, we seek a Category Manager to lead our strategic sourcing efforts, a role crucial to our mission of providing reliable solutions to our customers.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement category strategies focusing on supplier optimization, supply chain resilience, and cost savings.
Partnership Management: Build, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure high performance and compliance.
Collaborative Problem-Solving: Proactively address supplier and operational challenges in collaboration with Operations, Product Management, and R&D teams.
Market Insight: Stay informed about market trends to identify new opportunities for MilDef.
What you bring
Proven experience in category management and strategic planning.
Strong negotiation skills and a keen understanding of the business landscape.
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and prioritize effectively.
Good analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
Understanding of mechanical and cables commodities.
Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
Get to know us
At MilDef, you'll be part of a company that values hands-on involvement, strong team spirit, and the development of defense technology. With us, you will have the opportunity to develop new skills, contribute to cross-functional projects, and make a real impact on our continued success. We encourage continuous learning and collaboration, and we offer excellent opportunities for career development. We are proud to actively promote health and work-life balance. We do this, among other things, by offering attractive employee benefits and wellness initiatives, such as wellness activities during working hours.
Would you like to know more about MilDef, our products, and our culture? MilDef.com
For further information, please contact Carl-Magnus Eriksson, Director of Supply Chain.
Important information
We conduct drug tests on all our future colleagues before employment.
Due to the nature of our operations, employment regardless of position may be subject to background and security related checks. For certain positions, additional requirements may apply, including security clearance, classification within a security category, or citizenship requirements.
MilDef - WE ARMOR IT.
MilDef is a global systems integrator and full-spectrum provider specializing in rugged IT for military, government and critical infrastructure sectors. MilDef provides hardware, software, and services that shield and protect critical information streams and systems, when and where the stakes are the highest. MilDef’s products are sold to more than 200 customers through companies in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Australia, and through partner networks in more than 40 countries. MilDef was founded in 1997 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021.
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- Department
- Group Operations
- Locations
- MilDef Helsingborg, Sweden
- Last day to apply
- April 05, 2026
MilDef Helsingborg, Sweden
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About MilDef
MilDef - WE ARMOR IT.
MilDef is a global systems integrator and full-spectrum provider specializing in rugged IT for defense and security domains. MilDef provides hardware, software and services that shield and protect critical information streams and systems, when and where the stakes are the highest.
MilDef’s products are sold to more than 200 customers through companies in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Australia. MilDef was founded in 1997 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021.