Category Manager Raw Material

Orkla House Care is 100% owned by Orkla ASA. Orkla House Care is the leading provider of brushes rollers and other painting tools. Including relevant consumables such as sanding tape protection gear and cleaning equipment. The main markets are the Nordic countries Benelux and the UK. The main proprietary brands are Jordan Harris Anza Spekter SAM and Hamilton. Sales are mainly through traditional paint shops and trade merchants. The business has around 750 employees and the total business has a turnover of approximately 15 billion Norwegian kroner. Most of the products are self-produced and distributed through Bankeryd in Sweden and Bromsgrove in the UK. The head office is at Skøyen in Oslo.

Category Manager - Raw Materials

What youll do

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with OHCs global procurement framework.
• Lead commercial processes: supplier selection RFQs benchmarking negotiations and contract management.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive cost optimization and continuous improvement.
• Identify alternative sources of supply and manage supply risk through contingency planning.
• Support sustainability goals by ensuring compliance with ethical sourcing and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D Quality and Production to align strategies and resolve challenges.
• Report cost improvement initiatives and maintain accurate documentation in procurement systems.
  

What you bring

• A strong background in strategic procurement (minimum 5 years) ideally within a global organization.
• Experience in category management and B2B supplier relationships.
• Excellent negotiation analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with eProcurement tools and spend analytics.
• A proactive structured approach with high personal drive and adaptability.
• Fluent English (oral and written).
  

Whats in it for you

• A role with real impact on cost efficiency sustainability and supply security.
• Visibility and collaboration across global teams.
• A culture that values integrity inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to grow learn and shape the future of procurement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  

Practicalities

• Reports to: Head of Raw Material Sourcing (based in Sweden)
• Travel: International travel required
• Work arrangement: Minmum On-site 3 days per week

What can Orkla House Care offer you

We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender age background or abilities. If you are motivated and have relevant experience we welcome your application - even if you dont meet every requirement. We believe that different skills and experiences bring unique value and you might be the right fit for our team.

At Orkla House Care you can be part of an international company with a dynamic and supportive work environment. We value collaboration development and innovation and you can work closely with engaged colleagues across borders. We offer flexibility including the possibility to work from home a few days a week.

Please submit your application by February 13th at the latest.

If you have any questions related to the role you are welcome to contact our Head of Raw Material Sourcing Marie Asliden

For more information about Orkla House Care please visit our website: look forward to receiving your application!

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