Procurement Manager

As the largest media group in Scandinavia, our world-class media houses continue to shape the media landscape of today – and tomorrow. Schibsted owns the leading newspapers in Norway – Aftenposten, Bergens Tidende, Stavanger Aftenblad and VG and in Sweden – Aftonbladet and Svenska Dagbladet. Our publications are renowned for their exceptional journalism, high editorial independence and strong digital development.

Media Product & Tech (MPT) is a strong product and technology organization that works for all the media houses. About 300 experts work in Product & Technology in Schibsted News Media. We develop products and tools that enhance the content our journalists produce and give users a rewarding experience when visiting our sites and apps.

As Procurement Manager you will be responsible for how we purchase external services in MPT and how we work with Schibsted procurement and vendor management units.

You will report to Head of Operations Management. The team will work with processes and continuous improvement across our areas and teams in MPT. You will be part of a high speed, inclusive and fun environment where openness, collaboration, innovation and passion is key.

Expectations

- Provides an overview of services currently used by MPT including cost.
- Assist teams with guidance on services available within Schibsted
- Assist teams with purchasing of tools and/or services (together with other Schibsted units)
- Coordinate external service needs cross the MPT organisation
- Make sure that external services in regular use operates under a valid agreement following the IT Procurement Framework
- Responsible for agreements and process for agreement renewal
- Follow up on external service evaluation and guide teams in the testing process
- Serves as contact point in MPT for working with central Schibsted procurement and vendor management units
- Following up on vendor delivery
- Travel is required in this role

Experience

- Procurement and vendor management including handling contracts
- Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders
- Analytical and problem solving aptitude combined with communication skills.
- Experience with budget and cost-control
- Experienced navigating in complex organisations
- Experience in IT service management and service development


Schibsted is an international media group with more than 5 000 employees. We have world-class media houses in Scandinavia, leading marketplaces and digital services that empower consumers. Millions of people interact with Schibsted companies every day.

What we do
Our corporate social responsibility is closely linked to our mission of “Empowering people in their daily life”, our values and our core business. We believe that we, together with our users, can contribute to a more sustainable society in what we do every day.

- We empower people by providing transparent and secure marketplaces.
- We empower them by creating services that provide them with better deals.
- We empower them by defending freedom of the press and editorial integrity.

Nordic Marketplaces
Connecting millions of buyers and sellers every month, we provide leading online marketplaces in the Nordics.

Our digital marketplaces such as Finn.no, Blocket.se help people buy and sell new and old things.

Next
Within Next we drive growth and create value for Schibsted’s customers and users. Our four areas Growth, Financial Services, Next Media and Distribution, will secure that innovation prevails as part of Schibsted’s DNA.

News Media
As the largest media group in Scandinavia, our world-class media houses continue to shape the media landscape of today – and tomorrow.

In Scandinavia, our media houses such as VG, Aftenposten, Bergens Tidende, Aftonbladet and Svenska Dagbladet keep people informed and updated on important issues in society.