Category Manager Sourcing

Want to shape the future of waterborne transport and join a world-class team?

Candela is the global leader in electric hydrofoil vessels. Since 2014, we’ve gone from building our first premium electric speedboat in a small Stockholm workshop to delivering game-changing vessels around the globe. The Candela P-12 is our latest innovation - the world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry is not just operating in Stockholm, but now attracting orders from around the world. Our boats “fly” thanks to computer-guided underwater wings under the hull made out of lightweight carbon fiber. The wings lift the vessel above the water, which results in cutting energy use by up to 80%, while offering zero emissions and a far better passenger experience than traditional diesel vessels. And that’s exactly why we do this.

Our mission is clear: to speed up the transition to fossil fuel–free lakes and oceans.

You can be part of the amazing team in Candela now! We are looking for a Category Manager – Strategic Sourcing to take ownership of one of our most critical sourcing categories as we scale and industrialize our supply chain.

You are responsible for one of Candela's most critical sourcing categories, primarily focused on High Voltage systems and components. Working closely with Engineering, Product and Production teams, you secure the right suppliers and commercial solutions to support new product development and serial production. Your work directly impacts our ability to develop products and scale production.

This is a broad, hands-on role where no two days look the same. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys solving difficult problems and does what's needed to move the business forward.

Responsibilities

• Own the sourcing strategy and supplier base for your categories.

• Lead supplier selection, negotiations and contracting.

• Build and develop strategic supplier relationships to drive long-term performance.

• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality and Production to support new product development, industrialization and production.

• Drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, product performance and supply resilience.

• Contribute to the continuous development of Candela's sourcing organization, processes and supplier network.

• Challenge the status quo and continuously improve how we work. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent.

• 5+ years of experience in direct material sourcing with category responsibility.

• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and drive initiatives from idea to implementation.

• Strong analytical skills and data fluency, with the ability to turn data into insights and decisions.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions.

• Thrives in a fast-moving environment where priorities change quickly and no one has all the answers. Nice-to-haves

• Experience sourcing high-voltage components, battery systems or power electronics.

• Experience from automotive, marine, aerospace or other high-tech manufacturing.

• Experience from a high-growth environment.

• Advanced user of digital tools and AI to improve sourcing performance and ways of working.

Form of employment: Full-time with initial 6 month probation period

Start date: ASAP

Location/base: Rotebro or Frihamnen

Team: Sourcing

Reporting to: Director, Procurement and Supply Chain.