Technical Procurement Specialist

Viaplay Group; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Pension & insurance

Wellbeing allowance

Hybrid work model

Learning culture

Hack Days

Viaplay access to product

Job summary

Viaplay Group in Stockholm seeks a Technical Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities for software, technology services and strategic partnerships within the Product, Data & Technology organisation.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors, drive negotiations, manage relationships, and ensure value delivery aligned with business needs. You will join a small, collaborative team securing the right solutions for Viaplay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, ideally within technology, software, IT services or related field.
• Proven experience managing procurement from sourcing through to negotiation and contract management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across organisation levels.
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with strategic and hands-on work.
• Self-driven, proactive; able to independently lead initiatives to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, negotiations and contract discussions with technology vendors, service providers, and partners.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from requirements gathering to renewal.
• Drive software, licensing and IT services procurement across the Product, Data & Technology organisation.
• Provide clear commercial insights to internal stakeholders including Legal and Finance.
• Develop business cases to support sourcing decisions with cost optimisation in mind.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract management

Technology procurement

Job description

At Viaplay Group, we entertain millions of people every day through our streaming services, radio networks, and TV channels. We believe in the power of content not just as a way of telling stories and touching lives, but also expanding worlds.

We’re looking for the best people to join us on our journey. Right now, we’re searching for a Technical Procurement Specialist in our Stockholm office –are you ready to hit play on an exciting career change?

The Role

As a Technical Procurement Specialist, you will lead procurement activities across software, technology services and strategic partnerships within Viaplay’s Product, Data & Technology organisation.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors, you will lead commercial negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure that agreements deliver value while supporting business needs. You will join a small and collaborative procurement team and help secure the right solutions and services for Viaplay.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations and contract discussions with technology vendors, service providers, and strategic partners
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from requirement gathering and supplier evaluation to contract execution and renewal
• Drive software, licensing and IT services procurement activities across the Product, Data & Technology organisation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Legal and Finance, and provide clear commercial insights and recommendations to senior and C-level stakeholders
• Evaluate commercial opportunities and develop business cases to support sourcing decisions, including cost optimisation and improved commercial terms
• Support large-scale technology projects and procurement initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation

What We’re Looking For

We understand you may feel confident ticking certain boxes more than others and that’s why we always keep an open mind in our recruitment process. But, in order to thrive in this role, we believe you’ll bring experience in the following areas:

• Extensive experience in procurement, ideally gained within technology, software, IT services, or a related field
• Proven experience managing procurement processes from sourcing and supplier evaluation through to negotiation and contract management
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and understand business needs across different levels of the organisation
• Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can operate both strategically and hands-on
• A self-driven and proactive approach, with the ability to independently lead initiatives and drive them to completion

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Experience procuring cloud infrastructure, content delivery networks or similar large-scale technology services
• Experience from the media and entertainment industry

What we offer you

• We’ve got you covered! 30 days of paid vacation every year, an attractive pension and insurance scheme, and generous parental leave pay lift.
• Your wellbeing matters. We provide you with various wellbeing initiatives including wellness allowance.
• Flexibility that works. We follow a hybrid model with at least three days a week in the office, giving you the best mix of collaboration and focus time.
• A safe space to grow and up-skill. Our learning culture puts you in the driver’s seat of your own development.
• An innovative environment with Hack Days once a year. This week-long initiative allows you to think outside the box and deliver creative, technical solutions that (more often than not) go on to be implemented, either in our product or our ways of working.
• Entertainment is what we love, and entertainment is what we do. So, unlimited access to Viaplay seems only fair for you to get to know the product –including serier & viewing events, new release movie rentals, linear channels and more.