Sourcing & Vendor Manager

Job Description
Schibsted Media is about to establish an IT organisation that will be responsible for all IT services in the new company. We are both dependent on highly skilled coworkers, as well as having excellent collaboration with the best vendors and partners.

We are now looking for a Sourcing & Vendor Manager that will play a key role in the success of Schibsted Media Tech, optimising procurement and vendor relationships for the entire Tech organisation.

You will be part of the Media IT CIO office, report directly to the CIO and initially have one sourcing & vendor specialist reporting to you.

What will you do in this role?
You will provide expertise, guidelines and hand on work with procurement, sourcing and vendor management for the Media Tech organisation. During the TSA period you will support Media Tech to enable the carve out of the existing services, as well as setting up new in accordance with Schibsted Media's future business needs.

As a Sourcing & Vendor Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• People management, initially for one sourcing and vendor specialist
• Developing and implementing strategies for sourcing Tech and IT services and products, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
• Managing and optimising relationships with key Tech and IT vendors, negotiating contracts to achieve favourable terms and ensure service quality
• Collaborating with other teams within Tech and IT and business leaders to understand their needs and ensure vendor services meet these requirements
• Contract management processes including a process for how to handle all types of Tech and IT contracts (not only with strategic vendors)
• Overseeing the procurement process, from vendor selection and contract negotiation to performance monitoring and relationship management
• Conducting market analysis to stay informed of industry trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation

Key competencies:

• Proven experience in Tech and IT procurement, sourcing, and vendor management, with a strong understanding of the market and trends
• Excellent negotiation skills, with a track record of securing favourable terms and managing contracts effectively
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, able to assess vendors and products to make informed decisions that align with business goals
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with both vendors and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments, fostering a cooperative environment that encourages innovation in procurement processes

“Nice to have”:

• Experience with digital transformation projects and product development, understanding the procurement needs associated with new technologies and systems
• Familiarity with the Tech landscape in Oslo/Stockholm, including local vendors and market dynamics
• Certifications in procurement or supply chain management
• Experience in Media, with a deep understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities present

Work with great people
Josefin Pihl

AD Targeting Operations Specialist

"Schibsted is a workplace where no day is like the other and you get to work with talented colleagues in a creative environment."

Anton Assarsson

Head of Editorial, Schibsted Brand Studio

"To me, Schibsted is synonymous with creativity and results. Driving change through innovation, teamwork, and integrity."

Estelle Douglas

Head of Trade and Marketing

"At Schibsted Marketing Services you get to work with ambitious, smart and fun people experiencing the fast-moving changing media landscape."

Max Schuler

Director Brand Studio

"Schibsteds ability to inspire, develop and challenge is absolutely outstanding. Apart from that, we have a great company culture."

Josefin Pihl

AD Targeting Operations Specialist

"Schibsted är en arbetsplats där ingen dag är den andra lik och du får arbeta med begåvade kollegor i en kreativ miljö."

Anton Assarsson

Head of Editorial, Schibsted Brand Studio

"För mig är Schibsted synonymt med kreativitet och resultat. Att driva förändring genom innovation, lagarbete och integritet."

Estelle Douglas

Head of Trade and Marketing

"På Schibsted Marketing Services får du jobba med ambitiösa, smarta och roliga människor som upplever det snabbt föränderliga medielandskapet."

Max Schuler

Director Brand Studio

"Schibsteds förmåga att inspirera, utveckla och utmana är helt enastående. Bortsett från det har vi en fantastisk företagskultur."

Josefin Pihl

AD Targeting Operations Specialist

"Schibsted er en arbeidsplass hvor ingen dager er like og du får jobbe med talentfulle kollegaer i et kreativt miljø."

Anton Assarsson

Head of Editorial, Schibsted Brand Studio

"For meg er Schibsted synonymt med kreativitet og resultater. Endring drives av innovasjon, teamwork og integritet."

Estelle Douglas

Head of Trade and Marketing

"I Schibsted Marketing Services jobber du med ambisiøse, smarte og morsomme folk og tar del i medielandskapets raske endring."

Max Schuler

Director Brand Studio

"Schibsted sin evne til å inspirere, utvikle og utfordre er absolutt eksemplarisk. I tillegg har vi en god arbeidskultur."

Johanna Nilsen

Student Ambassador

"Being a student ambassador is a fun and flexible way to broaden your network while learning a lot about the Schibsted brand"

Emma Johansson

Student Ambassador

"No two days are alike as a student ambassador and that is what makes this job so much fun!"

Great Place to Work

• Learn and develop within Learning Lab
• 6000 fantastic colleagues in over 4 countries
• Empowering body and mind with Schibsted Life
• Career opportunities within the Schibsted family
• We embrace diversity
• Karriärmöjligheter inom Schibstedfamiljen
• Var del av en mångfaldig, inkluderande arbetsplats
• Personlig utveckling och lärande inom Learning Lab
• Work with products that matter in peoples lives
• Schibsted Life erbjuder fysisk och mental träning
• Jobba med välkända produkter och tjänster
• Bli del av mangfoldig, inkluderende arbeidsplass
• Karrieremuligheter i Schibstedfamilien
• Mer enn 5000 fantastiske kollegaer i 4 land
• Styrke kropp og sinn med Schibsted Life
• Jobb med anerkjente produkter og tjenester