Senior Packaging Category Analyst - Data-Driven Sourcing AI

Orkla Foods Danmark A/S; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkla Foods Sverige AB is seeking a Category Analyst / Senior Category Analyst to join Orkla Procurement. This role focuses on developing and managing the Packaging category with several 2027 projects, combining analytical work, sourcing execution and stakeholder collaboration.

You will work within a high-performing procurement team, gaining exposure to global markets, large tenders and strategic supplier management, with opportunities to grow into other categories over time.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, finance or similar.
• Strong analytical skills and interest in data and digital tools (Excel + AI curiosity).
• Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language.
• Proactive, structured and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

AI curiosity

Fluent English

Scandinavian language

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain or equivalent

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Orkla Foods Sverige AB is seeking a Category Analyst / Senior Category Analyst to join Orkla Procurement. This role focuses on developing and managing the Packaging category with several 2027 projects, combining analytical work, sourcing execution and stakeholder collaboration.

You will work within a high-performing procurement team, gaining exposure to global markets, large tenders and strategic supplier management, with opportunities to grow into other categories over time.