IT Category Manager

Norsk Hydro

IT Category Manager responsible for sourcing and vendor management in procurement at Hydro. Collaborating with stakeholders and driving cost-reduction strategies.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeOslo • 🇳🇴 NorwayMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global strategic sourcing events and negotiations with key vendors and establish long term agreements to implement the defined strategic plan.
Act as a leader in managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category, partnering with relevant stakeholders to identify, develop and lead initiatives to improve specification, demand, and processes.
Work closely with stakeholders (e.g. Business Areas and senior leadership) to develop effective cost-reduction strategies and execution plans, while ensuring vendors meet all requirements for project timeline, service levels, and security considerations.
Drive long term supplier performance through development and implementation of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and development of Performance Improvement Plans for any under-performing vendors.
Review and challenge current purchasing process for IT services.
Ensure compliance to all Hydro Procurement Policies and all applicable laws.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, category or strategic sourcing roles focused on IT categories, in a global context
Ability to work effectively in a multinational, multicultural environment
Experience with Total Cost of Ownership
Experience working within a project management environment
Excellent analytical skills, ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets
Strategic and commercial mindset – combined with strong stakeholder engagement skills
An open-minded and forward-looking approach to emerging procurement trends
Demonstrated ability to identify risks and effectively act as a first line of defense
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
Fluency in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multicultural work environment
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementstrategic sourcingTotal Cost of Ownershipproject managementanalytical skillscomplex spreadsheetsstakeholder engagementrisk identificationperformance improvementvendor management

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic mindsetcommercial mindsetopen-mindednessforward-looking approachmulticultural communicationeffective collaborationproblem-solvingnegotiationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree