Head of Networks and Infra Supply Chain and Sourcing

Head of Network & Infrastructure Sourcing

Were looking for a Head of Network & Infrastructure Sourcing to join us at Telia.

Im Christian Linhart Chief Procurement Officer for Telia Group. We have the vision to build up the best Procurement team for a Telecom operator in the Nordics and a strongly respected Procurement organization across all industries.
To strengthen our successful team even further Im searching for a senior leader ready to take endtoend responsibility for sourcing and supplier management across Telias network and infrastructure landscape.
In this role you will be a member of the Procurement Leadership Team shaping sourcing strategies for some of Telias most critical and highvalue technology domains.

You will join a leadership team focused on resilient costefficient and futureready connectivity across critical network and infrastructure environments.

The position location is Solna Sweden.

What youll do

As Head of Network & Infrastructure Sourcing you will define and lead the sourcing strategy for Telias network and infrastructure categories closely partnering with Technology Security and Business stakeholders across the Group.

• Own and drive the sourcing strategy for network and infrastructure domains across Telia Group

• Lead and develop senior sourcing team responsible for largescale complex technology categories

• Act as a strategic partner to Technology and Network leaders aligning commercial technical and transformation priorities

• Manage critical supplier ecosystems including strategic vendors partnerships negotiations and longterm agreements

• Drive commercial excellence value creation cost efficiency and risk management across infrastructure spend

• Support major transformations including network modernization virtualization cloud and automation initiatives

• Contribute as a member of the Procurement Leadership Team influencing Grouplevel strategy governance and ways of working

What will help you thrive in this role

You are a senior credible sourcing leader with deep understanding of network and infrastructure environments comfortable operating at both strategic and executive levels.

• Proven leadership experience within network infrastructure or technology sourcing in telco environment (CPO or Head of Network Procurement role experience or similar at a leading Telecom operator recommended)

• Strong understanding of network technologies and infrastructure platforms enabling effective dialogue with technical stakeholders

• Solid track record managing large complex supplier landscapes and highvalue commercial negotiations

• Experience working at Group or multicountry level balancing local needs with global strategy (international experience including markets outside the Nordics is beneficial)

• Ability to combine strategic thinking with execution discipline drive change and challenge legacy sourcing models and build bestinclass tendering and competition practices

• Strong stakeholder management skills including interaction with executive leadership teams

• Fluency in English (Telia footprint languages is a plus)

Join us to shape smarter living for people businesses and the planet

At Telia were a team of 15000 colleagues across the Nordics and Baltics passionate about technology and connectivity. As a leading telecommunications operator and climate leader we work with largescale businesscritical platforms that truly matter to society.
Overall Sweden the Nordics and the Baltics are globally leading in digital practices and have a strong ecosystem of world-class suppliers. We in Telia as well as the region are a clear innovation leader which makes the work in network and infrastructure even more exciting.

Here youll have the opportunity to shape sourcing strategies for core infrastructure that underpins everyday life while growing as a leader in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

What we offer

When you join us youll receive a competitive executivelevel compensation package tailored to your local market flexible ways of working and performancebased incentives. Most importantly youll have the mandate to influence Telias network and infrastructure strategy at Group level.

Ready to make better happen

We look forward to receiving your application in English by 15th of May 2026. Please note that we may close the position earlier if we find the right candidate.

Want to know more about this role Please contact Helen Väljaste Talent Acquisition Partner Executive Search at . Background and reference checks will be part of the process.

Equal opportunities

At Telia we recognize talent by professional skills and growth potential. We champion diversity and inclusion regardless of gender age nationality disability sexual orientation or background. Your uniqueness is our strength.

Join us and lets make better happen together!