Since 1975 Klättermusen has been a pioneer in making refined Scandinavian Mountaineering Equipment. The designs combine utility and extreme durability, always with consideration of the environment in mind. Klättermusen supports and inspires outdoor enthusiasts through unforgiving weather conditions and unpredictable terrains. Rigorously tested in real-world conditions, the equipment embodies Klättermusen’s commitment to creating the best and most sustainable equipment available.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Strategic Procurement and Production to lead and develop Klättermusen’s global purchasing and production team. The role translates our product ambitions and growth plans into clear priorities, long-term sourcing strategies and reliable manufacturing capacity across apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. You will set the framework, own the overall results and ensure that the operational work is properly resourced, delegated and followed up. The role creates the conditions for the team to deliver on quality, capacity planning, cost and lead-time targets, while supporting creativity and effective collaboration across functions.

You'll report to the CEO, located in Åre including frequent traveling to Asia.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Personnel Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the purchasing and production team, with responsibility for people management, performance follow-up and professional development.

• Set clear goals, priorities, responsibilities and decision-making routines, and provide the resources and support the team needs to deliver.

• Support the Production Team by establishing clear priorities, planning routines and an effective organizational structure to ensure efficient production follow-up and coordination.

• Empower strategic category buyers to own category sourcing strategies and lead their cross-functional category teams.

• Build and develop a dedicated Material Buyer team responsible for greige bookings, material delivery follow-up and coordination of quality assurance activities across relevant functions.

• Assess organizational and capability needs, including future production planning and supplier support in Asia, and establish practical ways of working across locations.

Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Strategy

• Own a rolling three- to five-year global sourcing and manufacturing strategy for Klättermusen’s Tier 1 suppliers based on company objectives, category growth plans and agreed priorities for cost, quality and lead time.

• Set the framework for the Tier-1 factory portfolio, geographic production allocation, supplier diversification and capacity planning. Guide buyers in developing and implementing their category strategies.

• Ensure strategic buyers identify, qualify and onboard manufacturing partners, develop strategic partnerships and assess the company’s dependency on individual suppliers, their financial stability and available contingency options.

Commercial Management and Supplier Agreements

• Set the direction and governance for commercial frameworks and supplier agreements across Tier-1 manufacturing partners and Tier-2 fabric suppliers, enabling strategic category buyers and material buyers to drive execution.

• Set negotiation priorities for FOB prices, minimum order quantities, payment terms, lead times, capacity, surcharges and contract terms. Support buyers in negotiations and escalations.

• Establish transparent cost breakdowns, benchmarking and cost optimization methods with Finance and product teams. Ensure buyers apply these methods to meet margin and working-capital targets.

Production Oversight and Material Coordination

• Set the framework for seasonal production delivery and own the overall result, ensuring that forecasts, capacity allocation, greige bookings, material availability and production milestones are managed collaboratively by the relevant stakeholders.

• Coordinate priorities with the Material Team to secure bulk material availability and production readiness, with commercial purchasing decisions remaining within the purchasing function.

• Set the framework for managing production risks and critical-path issues with Design, Product Development, Material, Quality, Commercial and Logistics, with clear escalation routes and decision-making authority.

• Ensure that Purchasing and Production Coordinators have the resources, clear mandates and routines needed to manage day-to-day purchase order control, production follow-up, supplier communication and operational reporting. Delegate and follow up these responsibilities effectively to support on-time, in-full delivery.

Supplier Development, Responsible Production and Collaboration

• Maintain the supplier scorecard process for monitoring supplier performance. Ensure buyers conduct annual supplier reviews and follow up underperformance before the next review.

• Guide buyers in improving factory capability and following up corrective actions in cooperation with Quality. Align material industrialization priorities with the Material Team and business needs.

• Ensure purchasing procedures, supplier agreements and compliance routines support responsible production, traceability and applicable social and environmental requirements.

Cross Functional Collaboration and Systems

• Build effective collaboration with the heads of Material, Design, Product Development, and Quality, as well as Finance, Commercial and Logistics. Establish clear responsibilities and handovers across functions.

• Ensure operational systems support accurate purchasing data, planning, supplier commitments, analysis and post-season cost reviews.

• Report to management on supplier risks, critical-path performance, purchasing commitments, process compliance, KPIs and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10–15 years of experience in strategic sourcing, global manufacturing and purchasing operations, including demonstrated experience leading teams through formal people management and/or extensive cross-functional leadership.

• Strong experience working with suppliers in Asia within technical apparel, performance products, footwear or outdoor equipment.

• Proven ability to develop purchasing teams, set clear priorities and translate business objectives into actionable strategies.

• Demonstrated expertise in project management, negotiation, sourcing strategy, cost analysis and optimization, delivery planning and supplier development.

• Experience with PLM and ERP systems, supplier and delivery performance analysis, and category-based product processes.

• A collaborative leadership style that combines high product quality, responsible sourcing and reliable delivery with clear commercial direction.

This is a full-time position.

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