Category Manager
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Tampere, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,080–€4,800). The listed pay band (€230–€289) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 1736 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Category Manager | €6,000/per month | €7,000/per month | €8,000/per month |
| All roles in Tampere, Finland | €2,080/per month | €2,874/per month | €4,800/per month |
| Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Manager) | €230/per month | €260/per month | €289/per month |
Insta Industry is seeking a Category Manager to strengthen its procurement organization across Insta Industry. The role is permanent and full-time, with a hybrid work location in Tampere. Key duties include leading category strategies and daily purchasing within automation and electrical components as well as software categories, negotiating with suppliers, supplier evaluation and audits, cost analyses, and handling daily purchasing tasks within the assigned category. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders incl. production, sales, and various business units to align supplier networks with short- and long-term goals. Short travel is expected. Qualifications include at least five years in procurement roles, preferably in industry, and a technical university degree with fluency in Finnish and English. Considered advantageous: automation or electrical background.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop category strategies for automation, electrical components and software
- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers
- Evaluate suppliers and conduct audits
- Perform cost analyses and monitor developments
- Handle daily purchasing tasks for own category
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier networks with goals
Requirements
- Five years of experience in procurement roles, preferably in industrial settings
- Analytical and commercially-minded
- Ability to understand complex procurement landscape
- Strong collaboration and negotiation skills
- Technical university degree and fluency in Finnish and English
Education Level
No degree required
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