Global IT Sourcing & Services Category Lead

storaenso; 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.

Your impact includes owning category strategy, driving cost efficiencies, leading tenders and contracts, and collaborating across business units to optimize value and risk management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing / category management.
• 3+ years in strategic IT sourcing.
• Proven success in complex negotiations and contract management.
• Data-driven mindset with analytics & digital tools.

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.
• Secure lowest total cost for required quality and service levels.
• Build and develop a competitive, sustainable supplier base.
• Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply.
• Leverage supplier innovation to support business growth.
• Use advanced tools (e-sourcing, analytics, AI) to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across business units.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

IT sourcing

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Tools

Analytics tools

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.

Your impact includes owning category strategy, driving cost efficiencies, leading tenders and contracts, and collaborating across business units to optimize value and risk management.