Procurement \& Sourcing Manager

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to establish and drive the Procurement & 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

• Establish and lead the Procurement & Sourcing function in Schibsted Media
• Recruit, coach, and manage a team of procurement and sourcing specialists
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Tech and IT services/products, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Manage vendor relationships and lead negotiations to secure favourable terms and service quality
• Collaborate with Tech, IT, and business stakeholders to align vendor services with needs
• Design and roll out procurement processes across Schibsted
• Standardise contracts and identify opportunities to scale across business units

Requirements and Skills

Hard skills:

• Proven experience in Tech and IT procurement, sourcing, and contract negotiation
• Strong skills in vendor management with a track record of delivering cost and value benefits
• Strategic and analytical mindset for assessing suppliers, markets, and risks
• Familiarity with procurement platforms and contract lifecycle management tools
• Experience in building or transforming procurement functions

Soft skills:

• Collaborative and communicative
• Independent and self-driven
• Structured with a solution-oriented mindset
• Strong stakeholder and vendor relationship skills
• Comfortable operating across both strategic and tactical levels