Category & Value Manager

Group Procurement Category & Value Managers 

Help build a new Group Procurement at Multiconsult  

At Multiconsult, we help shape the society of tomorrow through engineering, architecture and advisory services. With operations across Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Poland, we combine deep technical expertise and innovative thinking to solve complex challenges in infrastructure, energy, industry, urban development and mobility. 

We are establishing a new Group Procurement function and are looking for four Procurement Category & Value managers who want to help shape how procurement will work across Multiconsult Group. Reporting to the Head of Group Procurement, you will contribute to the development of category strategies, supplier partnerships, sourcing activities and new ways of working across the Group. The team will work across companies, business areas, projects and Group functions, covering both direct and indirect procurement categories.  

We are not looking for four identical profiles. We want to build a team with complementary backgrounds, capabilities and levels of experience, and the final allocation of categories and responsibilities will depend on the successful candidates. You may have a few years of relevant experience or be an experienced procurement professional. If you are motivated by the opportunity to build a new function and contribute to commercial value across the Group, we would like to hear from you. 

The job 

As a Category & Value Manager, you will work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to understand business needs, identify opportunities and develop commercial solutions that create value for the Group. You will contribute to category strategies, sourcing activities, contract development, supplier management and agreement implementation.  

The role is broader than conducting sourcing processes after requirements have been defined. You will engage early, bring market and supplier insight, challenge existing approaches and help shape requirements and solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders across the Group to develop category strategies, improve supplier relationships and establish commercial solutions that support the business.  

The team will cover the following areas: 

IT and Digitalisation; This category covers software, cloud services, hardware, telecommunications, digital platforms and technology services. Given the strategic importance and complexity of the category, we expect this role to be filled by an experienced professional with a strong understanding of technology-related procurement, commercial models and supplier ecosystems. The role will work closely with IT leadership and business stakeholders to support both operational needs and future digital development. 

Real Estate and Facility Management; This category covers offices, leases, workplace services, facility management and associated property-related services. The role will support the development of commercially sound and consistent solutions across the Group, balancing business requirements, service levels, supplier performance and cost efficiency. 

Projects and Delivery Support; This is primarily a direct procurement category supporting project execution and client delivery. The category may include subcontractors, specialist services, equipment, insurance and other project-related requirements. The role will work closely with project and business leaders to ensure access to the right capabilities and supplier capacity while balancing flexibility, commercial risk and delivery performance. 

Corporate and Professional Services; This is primarily an indirect procurement category and may include HR services, travel, consulting, finance-related services and other administrative categories. The role will work across Group functions and business areas to improve commercial arrangements, support standardisation, strengthen supplier management and increase the use of Group-wide solutions. 

One of the positions will also combine category responsibility with responsibility for Operational Procurement. This will include developing purchasing processes and channels, supplier onboarding, agreement implementation, user adoption and continuous improvement. The category portfolio will be adjusted to reflect the additional responsibility. 

The categories are our starting point. The final allocation will depend on the experience, strengths and interests of the successful candidates, with the aim of building the best overall team. 

 Key responsibilities 

• Develop and implement category strategies and sourcing plans 
• Analyse expenditure, demand, suppliers, contracts and market developments 
• Identifying opportunities related to cost, quality, risk, sustainability and operational performance 
• Lead sourcing processes, negotiations and contract development 
• Develop supplier relationships and support improved supplier performance 
• Work across the business to understand needs and develop appropriate commercial solutions 
• Support the implementation and use of Group agreements 
• Contribute to procurement governance, processes, tools and ways of working 
• Help build a data-driven and technology-enabled procurement function 
• Contribute actively to the development of the Group Procurement team 

As part of a new function, you will have the opportunity to influence how procurement is built and to be at the forefront of developments in the field, including the practical use of data, technology, automation and AI. 

Who are you? 

We are looking for people who enjoy solving business problems, working across organisational boundaries and building something new. You are able to combine analytical thinking with a practical approach and can develop productive relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and colleagues. You understand that results are achieved through collaboration and trust as much as through process and analysis. 

We welcome candidates with different backgrounds and levels of experience. You may come from procurement, consulting, finance, technology, engineering, project management or another relevant discipline. Some of our roles may suit recent graduates or candidates with a few years of relevant experience. Others will require more extensive category expertise. What matters most is your ability to learn, contribute and help build a high-performing team. 

Experience and qualifications 

• Relevant higher education within business, economics, finance, law, engineering, technology, supply chain or a related field 
• Experience from procurement, category management, sourcing, consulting, supplier management, finance or commercial roles 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Commercial awareness and interest in supplier markets 
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships across organisational boundaries 
• Interest in how technology, data and AI can support better decision-making and more effective ways of working 
• Fluency in English and preferably at least one Scandinavian language 

For experienced candidates, we will place greater emphasis on category management, complex sourcing, negotiations, supplier management and documented value creation. For graduates and early-career candidates, we will place greater emphasis on analytical ability, initiative, collaboration, learning capacity and development potential. 

Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. We are recruiting a team, not four identical profiles. If the opportunity excites you and you believe you can contribute, we would like to hear from you. 

Personal qualities 

• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills 
• Integrity and sound judgement 
• Commercial curiosity 
• Initiative and ownership 
• A structured and pragmatic approach 
• Practical and willing to contribute where needed 
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges 
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with execution 

What we offer 

• The opportunity to help build a new Group Procurement function 
• Broad exposure across companies, business areas, projects and Group functions 
• The chance to influence category strategies, operating models and ways of working 
• Opportunities for professional development and increased responsibility over time 
• A collaborative team environment with diverse backgrounds and experience levels 
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of procurement capabilities, analytics, technology and AI-enabled ways of working 
• Competitive compensation and attractive pension and insurance arrangements 
• The opportunity to create lasting value in a company that helps shape sustainable communities and infrastructure across the Nordics 

Interested? 

Tell us which category areas are of greatest interest to you, where you believe you can contribute most, and what attracts you to the opportunity to help build a new Group Procurement function. 

If your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, but you believe you can contribute to the team, we encourage you to apply. 

For questions regarding this position please contact interim Head of Group Procurement Irene Stendal Lønøy on +47 90503179