Senior Software & App Services Category Lead

Yara International ASA; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,008,000 - 1,312,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural company in Oslo is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Software and Application Services. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of procurement experience and strong leadership capabilities to manage sourcing projects across various digital services. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, leading sourcing teams, maintaining supplier relationships, and conducting contract negotiations. This dynamic role offers opportunities for growth and exposure to senior management.

Benefits

Dynamic environment

Career development opportunities

Exposure to senior management

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Experience leading sourcing projects within global organizations.
• Proven ability to influence and build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategy for Software and Application Services.
• Lead flexible sourcing teams to deliver projects.
• Conduct contract negotiations and manage the approval process.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Influencing skills

Organizational skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Degree in Business or relevant discipline

Job description

A global agricultural company in Oslo is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Software and Application Services. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of procurement experience and strong leadership capabilities to manage sourcing projects across various digital services. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, leading sourcing teams, maintaining supplier relationships, and conducting contract negotiations. This dynamic role offers opportunities for growth and exposure to senior management.