Senior Category Analyst - Packaging & AI-Powered Sourcing

Orkla Foods Sverige; Kristiansund; Vor Ort; NOK 540.000 - 740.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Orkla Procurement is seeking a Category Analyst to join the Packaging category and help drive value across Orkla by combining data analysis, sourcing execution and stakeholder collaboration. You will work hands-on with supplier markets and complex commercial decisions.

The role offers exposure to large projects planned for 2027, with opportunities to broaden into other procurement categories and collaborate across Nordic markets. Fluency in English and a Scandinavian language is required.

Qualifikationen

• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, finance or similar
• Master’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain or equivalent
• Strong analytical skills and interest in data and digital tools (Excel + AI curiosity)
• Results-oriented and thrives on driving change initiatives
• Interest in production environment and commercial dynamics
• Ability to translate complexity into clear insights and recommendations
• Proactive, structured and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders
• Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language

Aufgaben

• Analyzing market and supplier data to create insights into cost drivers and trends
• Supporting and driving tenders, sourcing processes and negotiations across Global markets
• Contributing to category strategies, with a focus on cost efficiency, risk management and sustainability
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders across supply chain, finance and local business units
• Leveraging AI-driven tools and analytics – Orkla Procurement is actively investing in AI to transform sourcing, data analysis and decision-making

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Data analysis

Excel & AI curiosity

Stakeholder collaboration

English & Scandinavian language

Proactive, structured

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Jobbeschreibung

Orkla Procurement is seeking a Category Analyst to join the Packaging category and help drive value across Orkla by combining data analysis, sourcing execution and stakeholder collaboration. You will work hands-on with supplier markets and complex commercial decisions.

The role offers exposure to large projects planned for 2027, with opportunities to broaden into other procurement categories and collaborate across Nordic markets. Fluency in English and a Scandinavian language is required.