Indirect Procurement Specialist

4 days ago


Oslo, Oslo County, Norway Norsk Hydro Full time
Category Manager Indirect

HG BS is an internal service provider for the Hydro group, operating as a business unit that delivers IT, financial, and HR services to various company areas.

GBS Procurement is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management for all IT & Indirect contracts in Hydro. Our team has members located in Oslo, Hungary, Germany, and Brazil.

We are looking for a Procurement Category Manager - Indirect to work in our Oslo organization. This role offers great opportunities for a forward-thinking candidate with commercial expertise, willing to learn and grow in procurement.

The Role

The Category Manager – Indirect will oversee procurement activities across external vendors providing Indirect services. The categories include Management consultants, Engineering services, Legal and Audit services, Marketing and Communication, and other external services performed by vendors.

This position is a key member of the GBS Procurement team. The individual holding this role will report directly to the Senior Manager Indirect Procurement and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders. They will also work across Business Units and with the category management team.

Key Challenges:

  • Purchasing strategic services for all Hydro sites and corporate entities.
  • Developing a strategic approach to Indirect categories based on spend analysis, stakeholder discussions, supply market intelligence, vendor knowledge, and sound procurement strategies.
  • Negotiating with key vendors and establishing long-term agreements to implement defined plans.
  • Benchmarking prices and services across Business Units and conducting cost structure analysis to identify savings opportunities.
  • Leveraging strategic sourcing events to establish competitive sourcing environments for indirect services.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective cost-reduction strategies and execution plans while ensuring vendors meet project requirements, service levels, and Health, Safety & Environmental considerations.
  • Managing the total cost of ownership within the category and identifying specification, demand, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrating long-term supplier performance through QBRs, KPIs, and Performance Improvement Plans.
  • Reviewing and challenging current purchasing processes for indirect services.
  • Maintaining compliance with Hydro Procurement Policies and applicable laws.
  • Supporting initiatives to build capabilities within the procurement community through mentorship, idea generation, leadership, collaboration, and training delivery.


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