Strategic Procurement Manager: Negotiate & Lead Suppliers

CTS Group; Fyresdal; Sur place; NOK 700 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CTS Group in Norway is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage daily purchasing activities, oversee supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts, pricing, and lead times.

You will evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability, maintain supplier databases, and support cross‑functional projects while contributing to cost efficiency and reliable supply. This role offers the chance to shape procurement strategy within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supplier management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and purchasing systems
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Very strong English written and spoken
• Strong planning, organization, and decision-making abilities

Responsabilités

• Managing daily procurement and purchasing activities
• Negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, and terms
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships
• Evaluating suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability
• Maintaining supplier databases and procurement documentation
• Improving purchasing systems and processes
• Defining procurement rules, guidelines, and sourcing strategies
• Supporting internal teams and assigned projects
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets

Connaissances

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

MS Office

English proficiency

Planning & organizing

Formation

Business administration degree

Outils

MS Office

Purchasing systems

Description du poste

CTS Group in Norway is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage daily purchasing activities, oversee supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts, pricing, and lead times.

You will evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability, maintain supplier databases, and support cross‑functional projects while contributing to cost efficiency and reliable supply. This role offers the chance to shape procurement strategy within a growing organization.