Category Manager, IT And Professional Services

Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We employ approximately 19,000 people.
Career for a better climate. Every day.
We’re now looking for a driven Category Manager to lead sourcing strategy and execution for IT within our global Sourcing & Logistics function. You will own supplier relationships, drive cost competitiveness, and build a resilient, sustainable supply base aligned with business priorities.
Your impact
Own and drive category strategy, spend, and sourcing outcomes
Deliver best total cost while ensuring quality and service
Lead tenders, negotiations, and contracts with global suppliers
Develop and execute category strategies with focus to deliver
Secure lowest total cost for the required quality and service levels
Build and develop a competitive, sustainable supplier base
Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply
Leverage supplier innovation to support business growth
Use advanced tools (e-sourcing, analytics, AI) to improve efficiency and transparency
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across business units
Requirements
5+ years in strategic sourcing / category management
3+ years of experience in strategic IT sourcing
Proven success in complex negotiations and contract management
Strong understanding of supplier markets, TCO, and cost drivers
Experience working in international, cross-functional environments
Data-driven mindset and comfort with analytics & digital tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills
High integrity, proactive mindset, and a results-driven approach
Who you are
Structured and analytical, with a strong commercial mindset
A relationship builder who engages and challenges stakeholders
Courageous and pragmatic, always looking for better ways of working
A clear communicator who builds trust and drives alignment
We are recruiting for this position across multiple locations and are opening to hire in any of our office locations across Europe. You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the latest by 13.11.2026.
Depending on the role, we might invite you to a (video) interview and/or aptitude tests. Also, our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, reference, and health checks as well as a drug test.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruiting manager Anders Malmborg, anders.malmborg@storaenso.com