Category Manager Real Estate

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean AS (Norway); Bærum; Sur place; NOK 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean AS in Lysaker, Norway, is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager for Real Estate & Facilities. You will lead the category strategy and commercial management of a USD 200 million global real estate portfolio, spanning land leases, office leases, facilities management and major construction projects.

Reporting to the VP Procurement, you will govern lease commitments, drive cost optimization, supplier performance and strategic negotiations, influencing

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction Procurement or Strategic Procurement.
• Strong understanding of lease structures, landlord negotiations, facilities outsourcing models.
• Experience managing complex real estate portfolios across multiple countries or regions.
• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders on major real estate decisions.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Real Estate, Property Management or related discipline.

Responsabilités

• Shape category strategy and portfolio governance.
• Develop and implement global category strategies across Real Estate, Facility Management and Construction in partnership with senior business stakeholders, aligning lease management, facilities services and construction activities globally.
• Govern lease commitments, renewal obligations and key commercial terms across the portfolio.
• Analyze spend, supplier markets and cost drivers to identify opportunities for portfolio optimization, cost reduction and risk mitigation.
• Use market intelligence and business insight to shape long-term portfolio strategy, including IFM, managed service and supplier consolidation opportunities.
• Influence major location decisions through commercial insight, optimizing occupancy costs, utilization and portfolio risk.
• Lead sourcing and commercial execution
• Lead major lease renewals, renegotiations, relocations and exits.
• Lead strategic tenders and commercial negotiations with landlords, facility management providers and strategic suppliers.
• Support major office developments, relocations, fit-outs and selected construction projects.
• Establish sourcing frameworks, contracting standards and commercial approaches that deliver consistency and value across the organisation.

Connaissances

Corporate Real Estate

Facilities Management

Construction Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Cost Optimization

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Business or Real Estate

Description du poste

Procurement Category Manager, Real Estate & Facilities

We're looking for an experienced and commercially driven Procurement Category Manager, Real Estate & Facilities to lead the category strategy and commercial management of a USD 200 million global real estate portfolio spanning land leases, office leases, facilities management and major construction projects. The portfolio includes some of the company's most significant long-term commercial commitments and plays a critical role in supporting our global operations. Working closely with senior business leaders, you will shape how our real estate portfolio is governed, sourced and optimized, influencing decisions on lease commitments, facilities services, occupancy costs and major capital projects. You will combine commercial leadership and supplier market expertise to identify opportunities, challenge assumptions and improve how space, facilities and real estate services are utilized across the organization. Your role will directly influence cost, risk, service quality and long-term value creation across our global footprint. Reporting directly to the VP Procurement, this is a rare opportunity to help build a leading procurement function while shaping how a global organization manages and optimizes its real estate footprint. This position is based at our office at Lysaker, Norway and is an on‑site role requiring regular presence in the office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Shape category strategy and portfolio governance
• Develop and implement global category strategies across Real Estate, Facility Management and Construction in partnership with senior business stakeholders, aligning lease management, facilities services and construction activities globally.
• Govern lease commitments, renewal obligations and key commercial terms across the portfolio.
• Analyze spend, supplier markets and cost drivers to identify opportunities for portfolio optimization, cost reduction and risk mitigation.
• Use market intelligence and business insight to shape long-term portfolio strategy, including IFM, managed service and supplier consolidation opportunities.
• Influence major location decisions through commercial insight, optimizing occupancy costs, utilization and portfolio risk.
• Lead sourcing and commercial execution
• Lead major lease renewals, renegotiations, relocations and exits.
• Lead strategic tenders and commercial negotiations with landlords, facility management providers and strategic suppliers.
• Support major office developments, relocations, fit‑outs and selected construction projects.
• Establish sourcing frameworks, contracting standards and commercial approaches that deliver consistency and value across the organisation.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who combines commercial acumen, strategic thinking and strong stakeholder management skills. You are comfortable navigating complex real estate decisions, influencing senior leaders and turning market insight into tangible business outcomes. You don't simply negotiate leases and supplier contracts. You identify opportunities to optimise portfolios, challenge space requirements, improve facilities strategies and help the business make better long‑term real estate decisions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Significant experience in Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction Procurement or Strategic Procurement.
• Strong understanding of lease structures, landlord negotiations, facilities outsourcing models and construction contracting.
• Experience managing complex real estate portfolios and strategic supplier relationships across multiple countries or regions.
• A track record of influencing senior stakeholders and supporting major commercial or real estate decisions.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical capabilities.
• Experience balancing global governance with local execution in a complex organization.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Real Estate, Property Management or a related discipline.

Who We Are At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, you'll join a global leader in shipping and logistics with more than 9,000 colleagues across 28 countries.

Together, we help move vehicles, equipment, and goods around the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics. Our success is built on our people. Rooted in a strong safety culture and guided by our values - We Care, We Challenge, We Commit - we create an environment where people can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. As a global company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, we offer international opportunities within a collaborative and values‑driven culture.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities and an Inclusive Workplace

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, our people are fundamental to our success. We believe in the power of bringing people together and value the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives every individual brings. These differences strengthen our ability to support our customers, drive innovation, and succeed as a global organisation. By fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, we create better outcomes for our people, our customers, and our business.

By joining WalWil, you are not just taking on a role.

By joining WalWil, you are joining a global team of over 9,000 people across 28 countries, where you can play a part in shaping shipping and logistics to be cleaner, smarter, and better for future generations. We believe careers grow through purpose, learning, and collaboration. Here, you will have opportunities to develop your skills, work with experienced colleagues, and contribute to meaningful work that supports customers and communities around the world. If you are motivated to learn, make an impact, and be part of a global team, WalWil could be the place for you.

For more than 150 years, Wallenius Wilhelmsen has connected people, businesses, and markets across the world. What began as a mission to move goods and enable trade has evolved into a global shipping and logistics company focused on innovation, operational excellence, and a more sustainable future. But our story is defined as much by our people as by our business. Guided by our values - We Care, We Challenge, and We Commit we foster a culture where people are empowered to grow, speak up and make a meaningful impact. Behind every achievement is the dedication, expertise, and collaboration of our teams. Across 28 countries, colleagues come together with diverse perspectives and a shared purpose: creating value for our customers, communities, and one another. It is this spirit that makes WalWil not only a leader in our industry, but also a place where people can build rewarding careers and contribute to something bigger than themselves.