Senior Packaging Category Analyst - AI-Driven Sourcing

Orkla Procurement AS (Norway); Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkla Procurement AS seeks a Category Analyst / Senior Category Analyst to join the Packaging category. You will analyze market data, support tenders and shape category strategies while collaborating with cross‑functional teams across Nordic markets.

The role combines data analysis, sourcing execution and stakeholder management, with opportunities to advance into other procurement areas and gain international exposure within Orkla.

Qualifications

• 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 like Excel
• Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language
• Hands-on experience with large-scale tenders and strategic supplier management
• Opportunities to grow into other procurement categories over time
• Exposure to a strong Nordic procurement environment with international reach

Responsibilities

• Analyze market and supplier data to create insights into cost drivers and trends
• Support and drive tenders, sourcing processes and negotiations across global markets
• Contribute to category strategies, with a focus on cost efficiency, risk management and sustainability
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across supply chain, finance and local business units
• Leverage AI-driven tools and analytics to transform sourcing, data analysis and decision-making
• Join a high-competence, collaborative team driving value across Orkla Procurement

Skills

Procurement

Data analysis

Tendering

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Scandinavian language

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Orkla Procurement AS seeks a Category Analyst / Senior Category Analyst to join the Packaging category. You will analyze market data, support tenders and shape category strategies while collaborating with cross‑functional teams across Nordic markets.

The role combines data analysis, sourcing execution and stakeholder management, with opportunities to advance into other procurement areas and gain international exposure within Orkla.