Sourcing Manager Software, Cloud and AI

About the Position

We are strengthening our SW, Cloud and AI Sourcing team with a new Sourcing Manager position. In this role, you will work as a Sourcing Manager driving sourcing initiatives, negotiating supplier contracts, and building supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing to Maximize Value & Minimize Waste

• Executing strategic sourcing initiatives, focusing on software, cloud, and AI
• Driving early involvement in the sourcing process, co-creating a forward-looking sourcing pipeline
• Negotiating and managing supplier contracts
• Delivering measurable cost reduction and cost avoidance across external spend
• Identifying and executing cash flow optimization opportunities, including payment term improvements and P2P compliance
• Actively seeking new opportunities for the sourcing initiative pipeline

Supplier Strategy & Delivery Enablement

• Acting as a supplier manager towards designated suppliers
• Driving and developing strategic supplier relationships in collaboration with stakeholders
• Contributing to overall team performance as an active member of the sourcing team
• Driving commercial optimization initiatives, including:
  • Renegotiation of key contracts
  • Supplier consolidation and demand management
• Contributing to sourcing category strategies

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Ensuring adherence to sourcing policies, contracting standards, and PO compliance
• Strengthening governance across sourcing processes and supplier engagements
• Driving data-driven decision-making through analytics, reporting, and market intelligence

Requirements

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience with a proven track record of negotiating significant sourcing initiatives and managing global suppliers
• Experience in working with global software suppliers is preferred
• Experience in software licensing and cloud-based solutions business models is preferred
• Proven negotiation skills
• Experience in building and managing strategic supplier relationships to maximize value
• Experience in managing spend and using TCO (total cost of ownership) to minimize waste
• Experience from working in an international organization with complex business models and matrix organization
• M.Sc. from a relevant field
• Fully proficient written and verbal English communication skills

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full-time employment
• On-site work location in Oslo, Norway

About the Company

At Tieto, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, genders (m/f/d), and walks of life to join our team, as we believe that this fosters an inspiring workplace and fuels innovation. Our commitment to openness, trust, and diversity is at the heart of our mission to create digital futures that benefit businesses, societies, and humanity.

Tieto is a leading software and technology consulting company providing customers across different industries with mission-critical solutions through our specialized software businesses Tieto Caretech, Tieto Banktech, and Tieto Indtech, as well as Tieto Tech Consulting business. Our around 14,000 talented vertical software, design, cloud, and AI experts are dedicated to empowering our customers to succeed and innovate with the latest technology.

Tieto’s annual revenue is approximately EUR 2 billion. The company’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ exchange in Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as on Oslo Børs.