Contracts and Category Professional - Digital & IT Contracts

On behalf of one of our customers we are searching for a candidate to fill the position Contracts and Category Professional - Digital & IT Contracts.

Long term assignment. Startup march 2025. 

Position overview:

The company’s Digital & Indirect team is seeking a motivated Contract & Category Professional with passion for digitalization, contractual matters and supplier management. In this role, you will work closely with digital unit and relevant Contract Accountable Managers to manage and improve Operation’s digital portfolio.

As a Contracts & Category Professional, you will play a vital role in optimizing the contract portfolio, driving sourcing projects, and building effective and valuable supplier relationships. With deliverables stretching across the whole contract management spectrum, you will get the chance to practice and develop your supply chain competence further.

Work location: Oslo, Stavanger or Trondheim

Tasks:

• Contract Portfolio Management: Be the single point of contact for, and manage a digital contract portfolio, execute terminations, amendments and renewals.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Lead the commercial dialog and monitor performance, develop and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, business representatives and the SCM Digital & Indirect team to secure alignment on initiatives and compliance with governing principles.
• Procurement Management: Drive sourcing initiatives through all steps of the procurement process, from development of procurement strategies, via RfXs, to negotiation and contracting.

You are a good match for this role if you:

• Possess Relevant Experience: You have worked with contracts in Digital Categories
• Demonstrate Strong Commercial Skills: Your negotiation skills and commercial mindset enable you to secure favorable terms and deliver value to the organization.
• Excel in Cross-Functional Collaboration: You thrive in a collaborative environment and can effectively communicate and work with stakeholders across different layers of the organization.
• Show Problem-Solving Ability: You approach challenges with an analytical and solution-oriented mindset, finding creative ways to overcome obstacles and utilize opportunities.
• Work Independently with Accountability: You can autonomously drive progress and ensure the quality of your work, taking ownership to your tasks and responsibility.

Please send your CV and application to post@rightskills.no and mark the application “Contracts and Category Professional - Digital & IT Contracts”