Join Our Team: Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Spend

We are looking for a new Sourcing Specialist – Indirect Spend 

If you thrive to create value together with the organisation, ensuring optimized contracts and best value from Suppliers, this is the position for you!  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and management of the Indirect Spend category with focus on optimizing spend, ensure quality & compliance, and drive operational excellence.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Together with Manager Global Category for Indirect Spend, develop the Global Category for Indirect Spend covering Laerdal Medical’s indirect supplier’s 

• Conduct sourcing events and supplier follow-up activities for services suppliers across the Laerdal portfolio 

• Ensure optimal cost, quality of delivery, and lead times

• Drive cost optimization for the portfolio together with internal stakeholders 

• Maintain a high level of service to business units and other relevant requirements owners 

• Monitor and track deliveries of services to Laerdal Medical 

• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements, Laerdal policies, including corporate social responsibility/code of conduct, and general processes 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an economical/technical discipline or relevant experience 

• Experience in Sourcing and Procurement 

• Analytical skills and the ability to handle extensive responsibility and high workload 

• Good communication and presentation skills, both oral and written 

• Extensive cross-functional experience and a deep understanding of organizational dynamics 

• Proven ability to build relationships and effectively manage stakeholders 

• Previous experience in sourcing and driving category plans 

• Fast learner with the willingness to take on a broad range of tasks and implement improvements 

• Demonstrated high accountability, proactive, a sense of urgency, and an entrepreneurial approach 

• Strong team player 

If you are an experienced and proactive Sourcing specialist with a focus on indirect spend, we invite you to join our team at Laerdal Medical in Stavanger, Norway. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to management of the Global Category for Indirect Spend, optimize costs, ensure quality delivery, and drive compliance with regulatory requirements. 

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

We look forward to receiving your application!