Global IT Sourcing & Category Lead

200 Stora Enso AB; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stora Enso is seeking a driven Category Manager to lead sourcing strategy and execution for IT within our global Sourcing & Logistics function. You will own supplier relationships, drive cost competitiveness, and build a resilient, sustainable supply base aligned with business priorities.

You will lead tenders, negotiate contracts with international suppliers, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure quality, service, and continuity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing and category management.
• 3+ years in strategic IT sourcing.
• Proven success in complex negotiations and contract management.
• Data-driven with analytics and digital tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive category strategy, spend, and sourcing outcomes.
• Deliver best total cost while ensuring quality and service.
• Lead tenders, negotiations, and contracts with global suppliers.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply.
• Leverage supplier innovation to support business growth.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across business units.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

IT sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytics

Stakeholder management

E-sourcing

AI awareness

Tools

E-sourcing

Analytics tools

AI awareness

Job description

Stora Enso is seeking a driven Category Manager to lead sourcing strategy and execution for IT within our global Sourcing & Logistics function. You will own supplier relationships, drive cost competitiveness, and build a resilient, sustainable supply base aligned with business priorities.

You will lead tenders, negotiate contracts with international suppliers, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure quality, service, and continuity.