Senior Procurement Category Manager Fuel

NORWEGIAN; Bærum; Hybrid; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Massive employee ticket discounts

Comprehensive medical and travel保险

Hybrid work arrangement

Share saving plan

Sports club access

Job summary

Norwegian is seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager Fuel to develop and manage fuel procurement activities for conventional jet fuel and SAF. You will drive supplier negotiations, strengthen partnerships, and ensure reliable fuel supply across the network, reporting to the VP Strategic Procurement.

You will collaborate with Operations, Finance and Sustainability to deliver value, resilience and strategic outcomes while navigating regulatory requirements and market dynamics.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of procurement experience.
• Knowledge of jet fuel and SAF markets, including regulatory requirements.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Willingness to travel within Europe.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic fuel sourcing for conventional jet fuel and SAF.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and manage relationships to secure favourable terms and long-term value.
• Provide SAF market knowledge, regulatory understanding, and supply chain insights to support sustainability goals.
• Ensure fuel availability and establish contingency plans across the network.
• Monitor markets, pricing mechanisms, budgeting and contract performance.
• Lead cross-functional projects and mentor Operational Procurement Specialists.
• Represent Norwegian at relevant industry events.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical capabilities

English language (written and spoken)

Education

Higher education degree

Job description

Senior Procurement Category Manager Fuel

• Sektor Privat

Develop and manage fuel procurement activities for conventional jet fuel and SAF, securing competitive agreements and ensuring reliable supply.

• Minimum of five years of relevant procurement experience, preferably involving complex, high-value categories
• Proven knowledge and experience of jet fuel and SAF markets, including regulatory requirements and pricing mechanisms
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities
• Massively discounted employee-priced tickets with Norwegian and partner airlines
• Comprehensive medical and travel insurance
• Flexibility to combine working from the office and from home
• Opportunity to join the company's share saving plan

Are you our new Senior Procurement Category Manager Fuel?

"Our people are the heart of Norwegian. We embrace a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives make us stronger. Together, we work towards our vision of becoming the most loved and trusted airline in Europe."

Are you a commercially driven procurement professional with a passion for aviation, strategic sourcing and sustainable solutions?

At Norwegian, fuel is more than one of our largest operational expenses. It is a critical part of our daily operations, our competitiveness and our journey towards more sustainable aviation.

We are now looking for an experienced and strategically minded Senior Procurement Category Manager Fuel to join our Strategic Procurement team.

In this role, you will take responsibility for developing and managing our fuel procurement activities, covering both conventional jet fuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). You will play a key role in securing competitive agreements, strengthening supplier partnerships and ensuring reliable fuel supply across our network.

Reporting to the VP Strategic Procurement, you will work closely with colleagues across Operations, Finance and Sustainability, helping us deliver commercial value, operational resilience and our long‑term strategic ambitions.

The position can be based at Fornebu (Norway), Barcelona (Spain) or Riga (Latvia).

In this role, you will:

Drive strategic fuel sourcing: develop and execute sourcing strategies for conventional jet fuel and SAF, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and leveraging synergies across the Group.

Lead commercial negotiations: Manage complex, high‑value supplier negotiations, contracting and supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, favourable terms and long‑term value.

Be our SAF knowledge expert: Provide expertise on sustainable aviation fuel markets, regulatory requirements, technical developments, infrastructure and supply chains to support Norwegian's sustainability ambitions.

Ensure operational resilience: Work closely with operational teams and suppliers to secure fuel availability, establish contingency arrangements and support the network during supply disruptions or shortages.

Monitor markets and performance: Follow global and regional fuel markets, pricing mechanisms and industry benchmarks, while supporting budget preparation, forecasts, financial control and contract performance.

Strengthen collaboration and compliance: Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and industry partners, ensuring procurement best practices, regulatory compliance and continuous process improvements.

Lead and develop: Manage cross‑functional projects, contribute to the overall procurement strategy, mentor Operational Procurement Specialists and represent Norwegian at relevant industry events.

We believe you will thrive in this role if you:

Have a minimum of five years of relevant procurement experience, preferably involving complex, high‑value categories.

Bring proven knowledge and experience of jet fuel and SAF markets, including regulatory requirements, pricing mechanisms and fuel supply chains.

Have strong negotiation skills, commercial acumen and demonstrated experience managing complex, high‑value commercial negotiations.

Have a higher education qualification and strong numerical and analytical capabilities.

Possess a strategic mindset, with the ability to balance long‑term priorities with the demands of a fast‑paced operational environment.

Can build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at different levels and confidently influence senior decision‑makers.

Are well‑organised, able to prioritise competing demands and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

Enjoy collaborating across teams while also taking ownership and working independently.

Communicate confidently in written and spoken English and are willing to travel when required.

We can offer:

A role with real impact: Help shape Norwegian's fuel procurement strategy, strengthen our competitiveness and contribute to a more sustainable aviation industry.

Strategic influence and professional development: Work with complex commercial agreements, international fuel markets and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), collaborating with experienced professionals across the organisation.

Travel in Europe and beyond with massively discounted employee‑priced tickets with Norwegian and our partner airlines.

Comprehensive medical and travel insurance.

Flexibility to combine working from our office and from home.

Possibility to participate in activities run by the Norwegian Sports Club.

Opportunity to join our share saving plan.

Ready for an exciting journey?

If you are motivated by combining commercial expertise, strategic thinking and a passion for aviation, we would love to hear from you!

“We care for each other, our customers and our environment as we navigate the skies together - the Norwegian way”

Travel required: Some travelling must be expected