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Category Manager at strategic level for JM

JM is one of the leading residential developers in the Nordic region, focusing on the development of housing and residential areas. The business is centred on new build housing in attractive locations, with a strong presence in expanding metropolitan areas and university cities across Sweden, Norway and Finland. We are pleased to have contributed to the development of JM’s procurement function.

How we supported the project

  • Strategic procurement
  • Category management
  • Framework agreements
  • Indexation mechanisms

JM is one of the leading residential developers in the Nordic region, with a central procurement function that secures project supply through long term framework agreements and well defined processes. The company works in a structured manner with strategic procurement and has built substantial organisational capital that reduces the need for project specific procurements.

Read more about JM here.

Recent years of market developments, including the pandemic, war and inflation, have created significant challenges for the construction industry. For JM, this has meant a need for alternative solutions, closer dialogue with suppliers and the ability to adapt contracts and material choices without compromising on quality or cost frameworks. At the same time, a strong procurement function is required to coordinate supply and maintain strategic coherence.

Coreco’s consultant acted as a category manager, with responsibility for areas such as structural completion and building services installations. We contributed both operationally and strategically by supporting JM’s procurement department in the development of framework agreements, supplier dialogues and decision support. In close collaboration with JM’s product development and technical specialists, we identified alternative solutions that met both functional and commercial requirements. Our role strengthened JM’s procurement capability and enabled continued efficient supply despite volatile market conditions.

More references

Read about other projects Coreco has delivered within real estate and investment advisory, the placement of procurement consultants, and the recruitment of procurement professionals.

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