Group Category Manager – Corporate Services & Professional Services - Polestar - Remote - Global

The opportunity We're currently looking for a Group Category Manager – Corporate Services & Professional Services to join our Procurement team. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for shaping and developing key indirect procurement categories, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and creating long-term business value. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and commercial impact, someone who can challenge the status quo, influence stakeholders, and turn procurement into a true value driver for the business. This position is based in Gothenburg. We believe in combining in-person collaboration with flexibility to focus where you work best. The responsibilities In this role, you'll take full ownership of your categories, ensuring they deliver measurable value to the business. As part of the Procurement organization, you will: Lead and develop category strategies, linking procurement activities to financial and operational outcomes Drive high-impact sourcing initiatives, including complex negotiations and supplier selection Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and challenge business needs when required Lead and coach a team of category professionals, including hiring and performance management Monitor category performance, including cost optimization, supplier performance, and value creation The ideal candidate To succeed in this role, you bring a combination of strategic mindset, leadership capability, and commercial sharpness. You are confident challenging stakeholders, navigating complexity, and driving change in large organizations. You demonstrate strong analytical thinking, are comfortable making decisions based on data, and have the courage to push initiatives forward even in demanding situations. With a collaborative and proactive approach, you build trust across functions while maintaining a clear focus on business outcomes. In addition, you'll need the following qualifications: Extensive experience in category management and indirect procurement, enabling you to identify opportunities and drive value in complex categories Proven track record in strategic sourcing and negotiations, critical to delivering measurable business impact Solid experience in leading teams, ensuring performance, development, and engagement Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis and category planning, supporting fact-based decision-making A relevant university degree (e.g. Business Administration, Engineering) and 10+ years of experience, including senior-level responsibilities Polestar is an international company, with various backgrounds represented. English is the language of written and spoken communication. Change happens often, but so does progress. Expect an exciting, fast-moving environment where you can make a real impact. The process If the above matches your ambitions, we encourage you to apply. The selection process is ongoing, and the role will remain open until filled. As we move through the Swedish summer holiday season, there may be a slight delay in our process. We look forward to getting back to you in August. The Polestar journey is an electric one.