At Orkla we have a strong, global community of highly competent Procurement professionals who deliver value to all Orkla Portfolio Companies. We are proud of our network of procurement professionals, and we are committed to continue to drive and develop this network to make the best use of the great skills and knowledge we have, learning from each other and continually finding the best ways to collaborate.
Orkla Procurement AS, is a dedicated procurement business service within Orkla with objective to realize synergies across Portfolio Companies. We are a key contributor to successful Orkla Portfolio Companies offering category expertise, strategic sourcing, system / tool development and ESG compliance services applied in truly cross-functional projects and collaboration.
At Orkla we have a strong, global community of highly competent Procurement professionals who deliver value to all Orkla Portfolio Companies. We are proud of our network of procurement professionals, and we are committed to continue to drive and develop this network to make the best use of the great skills and knowledge we have, learning from each other and continually finding the best ways to collaborate.
Orkla Procurement AS, is a dedicated procurement business service within Orkla with objective to realize synergies across Portfolio Companies. We are a key contributor to successful Orkla Portfolio Companies offering category expertise, strategic sourcing, system / tool development and ESG compliance services applied in truly cross-functional projects and collaboration.
Location: Oslo / Malmö
Do you want to work in a professional environment with dedicated and supportive colleagues to deliver real business impact in some of the most important spend categories, supporting leading FMCG and Industrial companies?
We are looking for a Category Analyst / Senior Category Analyst to join Orkla Procurement.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop within strategic sourcing and cross functional projects while working hands-on with complex supplier markets, data, and commercial decisions.
Your role
You will join a high-performing procurement team responsible for developing and managing the Packaging category across Orkla where many large projects are planned for 2027. The role combines analytical work, sourcing execution, and stakeholder collaboration. Over time you will get the opportunity to broaden the horizon and work with other key categories in the Orkla Procurement portfolio.
Your responsibilities include:
· Analyzing market and supplier data to create insights into cost drivers and trends
· Supporting and driving tenders, sourcing processes and negotiations across Global markets
· Contributing to category strategies, with a focus on cost efficiency, risk management and sustainability
· Collaborating closely with stakeholders across supply chain, finance and local business units
· Leveraging AI-driven tools and analytics – Orkla Procurement is actively investing in AI to transform sourcing, data analysis and decision-making
Why join us?
· Work in a high-impact category that directly affects supply chain performance and cost
· Be part of a strong Nordic procurement environment with broad international exposure
· Gain hands-on experience with large-scale tenders and strategic supplier management
· Join a team with high competence, strong collaboration and clear ambition to drive value
This position is a great entry point into Orkla Procurement. You will start within Packaging, with opportunities to grow into other procurement categories over time.
Who we are looking for
· 1-3 years of experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, finance or similar
· Master’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain or equivalent
· Strong analytical skills and interest in data and digital tools (Excel + AI curiosity)
· Results- oriented and thrives on driving change initiatives
· Interest in production environment and commercial dynamics
· Ability to translate complexity into clear insights and recommendations
· Proactive, structured and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders
· Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language
Location: Oslo / Malmö
Do you want to work in a professional environment with dedicated and supportive colleagues to deliver real business impact in some of the most important spend categories, supporting leading FMCG and Industrial companies?
We are looking for a Category Analyst / Senior Category Analyst to join Orkla Procurement.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop within strategic sourcing and cross functional projects while working hands-on with complex supplier markets, data, and commercial decisions.
Your role
You will join a high-performing procurement team responsible for developing and managing the Packaging category across Orkla where many large projects are planned for 2027. The role combines analytical work, sourcing execution, and stakeholder collaboration. Over time you will get the opportunity to broaden the horizon and work with other key categories in the Orkla Procurement portfolio.
Your responsibilities include:
· Analyzing market and supplier data to create insights into cost drivers and trends
· Supporting and driving tenders, sourcing processes and negotiations across Global markets
· Contributing to category strategies, with a focus on cost efficiency, risk management and sustainability
· Collaborating closely with stakeholders across supply chain, finance and local business units
· Leveraging AI-driven tools and analytics – Orkla Procurement is actively investing in AI to transform sourcing, data analysis and decision-making
Why join us?
· Work in a high-impact category that directly affects supply chain performance and cost
· Be part of a strong Nordic procurement environment with broad international exposure
· Gain hands-on experience with large-scale tenders and strategic supplier management
· Join a team with high competence, strong collaboration and clear ambition to drive value
This position is a great entry point into Orkla Procurement. You will start within Packaging, with opportunities to grow into other procurement categories over time.
Who we are looking for
· 1-3 years of experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, finance or similar
· Master’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain or equivalent
· Strong analytical skills and interest in data and digital tools (Excel + AI curiosity)
· Results- oriented and thrives on driving change initiatives
· Interest in production environment and commercial dynamics
· Ability to translate complexity into clear insights and recommendations
· Proactive, structured and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders
· Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language
Interested or would you like to learn more? Feel free to reach out to Jeanette Heltne, Sector Head Packaging, Orkla Procurement: jeanette.heltne@orkla.no
Application deadline: November 9th
Interested or would you like to learn more? Feel free to reach out to Jeanette Heltne, Sector Head Packaging, Orkla Procurement: jeanette.heltne@orkla.no
Application deadline: November 9th