Schibsted Media

Oslo

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to establish and drive the Procurement &amp; Sourcing function within Schibsted. You will play a key role in shaping our sourcing strategy, managing end-to-end vendor relationships, and ensuring our Tech and IT procurement aligns with business goals.
You will recruit, lead, and develop a dedicated team while setting up the processes and structures needed to ensure cost-efficiency, quality, and long-term value. This is a unique opportunity to build a function from scratch and contribute to the scalability of our operations.
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Establish and lead the Procurement &amp; Sourcing function in Schibsted Media</li><li>Recruit, coach, and manage a team of procurement and sourcing specialists</li><li>Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Tech and IT services/products, ensuring alignment with business objectives</li><li>Manage vendor relationships and lead negotiations to secure favourable terms and service quality</li><li>Collaborate with Tech, IT, and business stakeholders to align vendor services with needs</li><li>Design and roll out procurement processes across Schibsted</li><li>Standardise contracts and identify opportunities to scale across business units</li></ul>
Requirements and Skills
Hard skills:
<ul><li>Proven experience in Tech and IT procurement, sourcing, and contract negotiation</li><li>Strong skills in vendor management with a track record of delivering cost and value benefits</li><li>Strategic and analytical mindset for assessing suppliers, markets, and risks</li><li>Familiarity with procurement platforms and contract lifecycle management tools</li><li>Experience in building or transforming procurement functions</li></ul>
Soft skills:
<ul><li>Collaborative and communicative</li><li>Independent and self-driven</li><li>Structured with a solution-oriented mindset</li><li>Strong stakeholder and vendor relationship skills</li><li>Comfortable operating across both strategic and tactical levels</li></ul>

Procurement \& Sourcing Manager