Develop procurement with us

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is strengthening its global Indirect Procurement organization and is seeking a highly experienced Category Manager – Travel & Indirect Services. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned procurement professional to take full ownership of Travel category strategy and play a central role in the global rollout of Travel as a Service (TaaS).

Beyond travel, the role also manages a portfolio of Indirect categories including Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Business consultancy and Finance related services, making it an ideal next step for a senior professional ready to lead complex, high visibility categories that directly support Hydro’s global corporate functions.

What we offer you

• A high‑visibility, high‑impact role at the center of Hydro's global procurement transformation.

• The opportunity to lead a strategically important global category and corporate service portfolio.

• A multicultural environment with colleagues across Hungary, Norway, Brazil, India, and global business units.

• Strong opportunities for professional development and exposure to senior leadership.

What you will be doing

• Own and execute global Travel category strategy, including sourcing, contracting, negotiations, and supplier management.

• Support GBS Finance to successfully roll out Travel as a Service (TaaS), ensuring optimized commercial position and alignment of processes, systems, and service levels across all Hydro entities.

• Manage a portfolio of indirect/corporate services (Compliance, Legal, Marketing, Audit, Finance), ensuring performance, compliance, and value creation.

• Conduct strategic sourcing events, benchmarking, and long-term supplier performance management, including implementation of Supplier Relationship Management practices (QBRs, KPIs, performance improvement plans).

• Drive cost reduction initiatives, total cost of ownership improvements, and continuous process optimization.

• Act as a trusted procurement advisor to stakeholders, ensuring that sourcing strategies are aligned with business objectives while constructively challenging established practices to drive continuous improvement.

What will make you successful?

Experience & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, or related field.

• 10+ years' experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing, including deep expertise in the Travel category, with a proven track record in Travel program transformation, TMC sourcing, travel policy design, and global travel operations.

• Additional experience in Indirect services is a strong advantage.

• Experienced in managing complex supplier portfolios and leading high stakes negotiations.

• Strong analytical abilities, including TCO analysis, cost modeling, and strategic decision making.

• Fluent in English.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Adept at influencing senior stakeholders and aligning diverse business needs.

• Proven ability to lead large cross‑functional initiatives and drive change across global organizations.

• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, forward‑leaning mindset.

Equal opportunities

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed. We look particularly for candidates ready to contribute to our commitment to Sustainability and be a driving force of this within the Procurement department.

Additional information

Office location to be Hydro's headquarter at Vækerø in Oslo, Norway. Some travelling will be required. The role requires a travel presence of up to 10%, with periodic international travel, generally a few times annually, for meetings with suppliers and relevant stakeholders.

Please attach all relevant diplomas and transcripts with your application. We only accept electronic applications through our application portal.

This position has been classified as high-risk due to access to sensitive information and/or critical systems.

As a part of the application process, we include screening questions to help us establish connections to high-risk countries. In addition, candidates who progress to the final stage will undergo a background check conducted by an independent third-party provider.

The background check may include identity verification and relevant security-related checks that are proportionate to the role. Candidates will receive detailed information about the process before any checks are carried out.

Apply before: 24th of May 2026

If you have any questions, please contact:

Hiring manager
Eszter Havas

Recruiter
Siri Randen
+47 94821618

A job where you make a difference.

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