IT Category Manager

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NG Nordic is a leading Nordic provider of circular solutions and environmental services. By transforming waste into valuable resources and removing hazardous substances from circulation, we are avoiding emissions, protecting natural ecosystems and scaling access to circular materials. With EUR 1.3 billion in revenue, about 3,400 employees and 90 sites, NG Nordic is a vital part of the Nordic industrial infrastructure.

The Role : IT Category Manager

We are seeking an IT Category Manager to lead cost‑saving initiatives, optimize procurement processes, and design the IT category strategy for NG Nordic's new procurement organization. In this key role you will ensure efficiency, compliance, and sustainability while fostering close collaboration with the IT team to establish best‑in‑class standards for procuring IT products and services. You will have group‑wide responsibility, report directly to the Procurement Director and work closely with the IT Leadership team. Success in this dynamic, post‑merger environment requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and a passion for driving change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the category strategy for the IT category, including software, hardware and IT services.
• Manage cost‑savings targets for IT spend by identifying and executing cost‑saving initiatives at group and platform levels, leveraging synergies across platforms.
• Establish and refine procurement processes, including supplier selection, negotiation and contract management in the IT category.
• Drive the development of a well‑structured post‑merger organization for IT spend by fostering strategic collaboration across platforms and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, trade policies and sustainability standards, including driving initiatives to comply with Group ESG goals and reduce CO₂ emissions.

Your professional qualifications

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What we offer

Interested?

Candidate applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Further information is available by contacting Aki Mattila, Director Procurement : or by phone .

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