Senior Category Manager

Do you want to take part in transforming one of the most critical areas of telco infrastructure in the Nordics?

At Telenor, we’re investing in the future of our network – and we’re looking for a new Senior Nordic Category Manager to manage strategic sourcing and shape how we build our next-generation infrastructure. This is your chance to join an experienced team, work closely with senior stakeholders – and help shape something great.

Interested?

“This role places you right at the core of our network transformation, with the opportunity to lead key sourcing projects and contribute to a more modern, agile and value-driven procurement function across the Nordics.”
– Christian Kjeksli, Nordic Area Head, Network Procurement

Your role: Strategic sourcing that powers the Nordic networks

You’ll join the Nordic Procurement organization and take responsibility for the Networks category – including radio access, core network, transmission, passive infrastructure and related services. The role is central to ensuring reliable, cost-effective and future-proof sourcing decisions across the Nordic markets.

Your daily work will include managing strategic sourcing processes end-to-end, collaborating closely with Technology, Finance, Legal and Telenor Procurement Company. In addition, you will work close with our Joint Venture Company in Sweden, N4M. You’ll engage with local stakeholders and suppliers, contribute to category strategies, and help implement scalable, innovative and sustainable sourcing solutions.

You’ll be based in Stockholm, with hybrid work and a clear focus on collaboration across borders and teams. You will be a part of a procurement transformation building an Nordic Procurement organization.

What you bring: Telco understanding, structure and drive

You bring experience from procurement or commercial roles within the telco industry and understand the network domain – especially within Transport, Core or RAN. You’re strategic, structured and comfortable leading complex sourcing processes and manage stakeholders across countries. You know how to create value for the business and manage risk in an evolving and rapidly changing environment, in addition to being a strong problem solver.

We imagine you recognize yourself in some of the following:

• You’ve worked 8–10 years in procurement , telecom or relevant commercial roles

• You’re experienced in managing and running sourcing processes from planning to negotiation and implementation, and reviewing it from a Total Cost of Ownership perspective

• You’re experienced in working with global telecom OEMs and strategic suppliers

• You’re experienced in leading high value / complex negotiations and delivering cost savings / value creation initiatives

• You’re familiar with legal and commercial aspects such as contracts and supplier KPIs

• You work with self-direction and build trust with internal stakeholders and external partners and are experienced in managing senior stakeholders (CxOs)

• Analytical capabilities with interest for digitalization of procurement

• While English is the primary working language in the role, it’s a clear advantage if you understand and can express yourself in Swedish or another Scandinavian language, especially when engaging with local stakeholders.

A workplace filled with Great Connections

At Telenor, we’re committed to building Fantastic Connections – between people, technology and our customers. You’ll join a professional procurement environment with clear leadership support and a strong focus on collaboration, development and performance. Our procurement team is evolving – and this role gives you the opportunity to shape that journey and build new capabilities together with a skilled, motivated team.

Interested?

If you want to know more, reach out to Nordic Head of Network Procurement, Christian Kjeksli at christian.kjeksli@telenor.no.

To apply, just upload your CV – you’re welcome to add a short note of interest, but it’s not mandatory. Application deadline is 21 June 2026.