Category Specialist, Enterprise Software

Telenor Group is the world’s leading telecommunications company across the Nordics and Asia with 211 million subscribers and 81 billion NOK in revenues. We are committed to responsible business conduct and driven by the ambition of empowering societies. Connectivity has been Telenor’s domain for more than 160 years, and our purpose is to connect our customers to what matters most.

Telenor has a leading Nordic position in mobile, broadband and TV services, as well as substantial activities in subsidiaries and joint venture operations, including mobile financial services and online classifieds in the Asia region. Worldwide, Telenor Group and our operations’ teams are 11,000 people strong.

Telenor Procurement Company (TPC), established in 2017 and based out of Singapore, operates as a subsidiary of the Telenor Group.  We deliver Global Category Management as a service to the Telenor Business Units and beyond, taking full responsibility for the end-to-end Sourcing process and performance of global spend categories. Functioning as one Global Procurement team across all Telenor markets, we enable Telenor’s strategic ambitions by becoming a centre of expertise in the pursuit of efficient operations. TPC seeks qualified procurement professionals that are comfortable working in a global setup in the fast-paced Telecom field.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.telenor.com/about/our-companies/other-units/telenor-procurement-company

About the role

Enterprise Software is an important domain for Telenor as we continue our transformation into a leading digital services provider. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to shaping future operating models, driving innovation, and enabling agility and efficiency across the organization.

Procurement and Sourcing play a pivotal role in achieving these ambitions by leading category strategies, leveraging supply market strengths, and executing sourcing initiatives that deliver tangible value. We are looking for a motivated Category Specialist to join our Enterprise Software team and support this strategic journey.

Main tasks

• Contribute to the development and execution of end-to-end category strategies for enterprise software.
• Perform data-driven analysis to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and deliver innovative, value-driven solutions.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Support the preparation of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses and participate in vendor negotiations.
• Assist in the implementation of sourcing strategies and vendor management practices.
• Conduct supplier market research and prequalification assessments.

 

Profile

• Solid understanding of the software vendor landscape and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data tools such as Excel; experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Results-oriented with excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
• High integrity and alignment with the Telenor Way of working.
• Ability to work effectively across organizational and cultural boundaries.
• Commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Telco is a plus

 

Qualification

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, contract management, vendor relations, or a related function.
• Familiarity with procurement best practices and supplier negotiations.
• Experience in enterprise software sourcing is highly desirable