Commercial Manager

Your responsibilities will include:  Leading and developing a global commercial team with a calm, inclusive and trust‑based leadership style  Creating structure and clear priorities in an environment characterised by change and ambiguity  Supporting strategic sourcing, vendor selection and commercial negotiations for key technology agreements  Ensuring cost efficiency, value optimisation and strong commercial governance  Working closely with product, design and technology teams to turn strategy into execution  Actively following up supplier performance and stepping in operationally when needed  Developing and improving commercial and procurement ways of working to support future business needs    WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH  You will lead a global team of 14 commercial professionals based in Sweden and India, working across commercial advisory, software asset management and commercial specialisation within Tech.  You collaborate closely with Tech leadership, product and design teams and key stakeholders across H&M Group, as well as a broad network of global suppliers and partners. You report to the Head of Commercial & Procurement and operate in a context where strong leadership, clear communication and sound judgement are essential.    WHO YOU ARE  You are a secure and pragmatic leader who creates trust through clarity, presence and sound decision‑making. You are comfortable leading in uncertainty and enjoy navigating complexity without losing momentum.  You bring strategic height without prestige and thrive in roles where you can combine leadership with hands‑on involvement.  We believe you have:  A relevant academic background within business, economics, engineering or a related field  Extensive experience within tech sourcing, procurement or vendor management in complex organisations  Proven experience of leading teams through change with a steady and people‑centred approach  Strong commercial and financial acumen, including building business cases and managing vendor frameworks  Experience working with SaaS, multi‑vendor setups and complex contract structures  A pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to move between strategy and operations  Excellent communication skills and the ability to align stakeholders at all levels  Fluency in English, both written and spoken    WHO WE ARE  H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.  We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together we want to use our power, our scale and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. Read more about us here    WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE  At H&M Group we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.  An example of our benefits:  25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).  H&M Incentive Programme – HIP. Learn more about the programme here.  JOIN US  Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.  Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here. This is a permanent position based in Marievik, Stockholm. Please send your CV in English as soon as possible.  *We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.