SCM Sourcing Hub Lead: Category Strategy & Negotiation

Standard Chartered; Manger; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank in Vestland, Norway, is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Management professional to execute sourcing activities and manage vendor relationships. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's/master’s degree, at least 5 years’ experience in procurement, and strong negotiation skills. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective sourcing strategies and manage complex procurement tasks. A competitive salary and benefits await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working options

Proactive wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Procurement eAuction practitioner.
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.
• Agile and comfortable dealing with complex datasets.
• Effective verbal and written presentation skills.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter and resilient.
• Cognitive ability to design meaningful dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with business function leads for needs assessment.
• Execute sourcing strategies ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Manage complex competitive sourcing tender with values 1m>2.5m USD.
• Lead contractual negotiation with suppliers for the best terms.
• Support business functional vendor management.

Skills

Commercial Negotiation skills

eAuction

Project Management

Business Writing

Presentation Skills

Communication skills

Category Expertise in Technology

Sustainability

Commercial Risk Management

Education

Bachelor/master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

A leading international bank in Vestland, Norway, is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Management professional to execute sourcing activities and manage vendor relationships. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's/master’s degree, at least 5 years’ experience in procurement, and strong negotiation skills. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective sourcing strategies and manage complex procurement tasks. A competitive salary and benefits await the successful candidate.