Procurement Excellence Manager

If Insurance; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Wellness allowance

Insurance benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

If Insurance is seeking a Procurement Excellence Manager to drive strategic procurement transformations, you will lead projects and help develop digital tools and processes within procurement. You will assemble the right teams for each project, lead them to progress, and serve as a sparring partner on large tenders across If.

With a Master’s degree or MBA and at least 3 years in strategic procurement, you will collaborate across Claims, IT and Group Services in a Nordic context, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA in a relevant field with at least 3 years in strategic procurement or procurement transformation roles.
• Proven project management experience leading multi-stakeholder programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured problem-solving approach.
• Fluency in English and at least one Nordic language.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities, conduct analyses, and build business cases.
• Lead development projects defined by the procurement excellence strategy.
• Facilitate workshops and problem-solving sessions.
• Act as a sparring partner for procurement teams on tenders—strategy and negotiation.
• Provide functional training and system support.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and capability development.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Bilingual English & Nordic

Education

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

Would you like to play a key role in driving procurement development in If?

If you have solid experience in strategic procurement and processes, we have a unique career opportunity that could be a true dream job for you. In If, we have established a central Procurement Excellence function to unlock synergies to enhance efficiency, reduce risk and cost, and drive value across the organization. Our mission is to optimize procurement by providing strategic support, data‑driven insights, and sustainable solutions in close collaboration with our Procurement teams. You’ll have a rare opportunity to leave your personal mark on the development of future procurement practices in a large publicly listed group, working alongside skilled colleagues.

About The Role

In the role as Procurement Excellence Manager, you will take the lead as project manager and/or support existing programs, transforming strategic goals into tangible results - such as developing or improving digital tools and new processes within procurement. In the role of project manager, you’ll assemble the right teams for each project, lead and motivate them to ensure continuous progress. Simultaneously, you’ll act as a sparring partner on larger and more complex tenders across If.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities, conduct analyses, and build business cases
• Lead development projects defined by the procurement excellence strategy
• Facilitate workshops and problem‑solving sessions
• Act as a sparring partner for procurement teams on large and complex tenders – strategy, negotiation, etc.
• Provide functional training and system support
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration and capability development

Depending on your experience and competencies, you will join us as either Procurement Excellence Manager or Senior Procurement Excellence Manager.

We offer

• An inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome
• Career and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics
• Social activities, as well as highly skilled professional environment
• Possibility of a hybrid workplace
• Health promoting workplace with e.g., wellness allowance and various sports activities
• Great insurance benefits

About Procurement Excellence & The Team

Procurement Excellence drives improvement initiatives across If and acts as an enabler by implementing cross‑functional procurement solutions that enhance collaboration and unlock synergies across business units. You will join the Procurement Excellence team, consisting of four skilled colleagues with expertise in data analysis, digital development, sustainable procurement, and procurement strategy. Beyond the professional capabilities, we are proud of a team culture that is collaborative, open and informal. We genuinely believe that a positive and supportive environment is key to delivering strong results. We are part of Group Legal, a truly cross Nordic & Baltic function, and we work in close partnership with procurement teams across Claims, IT, and Group Services among others.

Who are you?

This role suits someone who thrives on being proactive and making things happen. You should be comfortable navigating large organizations with many parallel projects and stakeholders. To succeed, you must communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing. You should be pragmatic and solution‑oriented—if plan A doesn’t work, you try plan B. You’ll need to maintain momentum over long periods and not be discouraged by temporary setbacks.

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA in a relevant field and minimum 3 years of experience in strategic procurement or procurement transformation roles from large organizations, or experience as procurement consultant
• Proven project management experience with the ability to lead projects involving many stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• You have strong analytical skills and a structured approach to problem‑solving
• Fluency in English and at least one Nordic language

Additional Facts And The Recruitment Process

Deadline: Screening and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. The application deadline is October 8th.

Location

Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Espoo or Turku

Travelling

Some travel expected across If’s Nordic locations (Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Espoo, Turku).

For any inquiries, please contact Henrik Nilsen, Head of Procurement Excellence, at [e-mail]

Union Representatives

Forena: Jenny Stenberg ([e-mail])

SACO: Oskar Nordström ([e-mail])

Applicant information may, within the framework of the law, be reviewed using publicly available sources. Candidates progressing in the recruitment process will be asked to provide references and present a criminal record certificate. Depending on the scope of the role, a credit check may also be conducted for final candidates as part of the hiring process.