Category Sourcing Specialist

Category Sourcing Specialist

Location: Oslo / Drammen, Norway

• Lead and execute category sourcing strategies that directly support Pixii's competitiveness and growth
• Build and manage a high-performing supplier base across key material categories globally
• Drive cost efficiency, supply security, and commercial excellence across Pixii's procurement operations

About Pixii

Pixii develops modular battery energy storage systems that help customers improve grid utilisation, support electrification, and integrate renewable energy. Founded in Norway in 2018, Pixii has deployed more than 5,500 systems globally. The company combines expertise in power electronics, software, and energy management to deliver scalable solutions for utilities, EPCs, EV charging operators, and commercial & industrial customers.

The role

This is a strategic and operationally impactful sourcing role at the heart of Pixii's supply chain function.

As Sourcing Category Manager, you will own the development and execution of category strategies across Pixii's key material groups. Working closely with engineering, product, and project teams, you will ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and supplier quality — directly enabling Pixii's ability to deliver battery energy storage solutions to customers worldwide.

You will:

• Coordinate sourcing strategies for assigned material categories, aligned with business stakeholders and project teams across regions
• Manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery performance, and commercial terms
• Conduct Pixii RFQ process and benchmarking the products` market price and should-cost analysis to identify and realize cost reduction opportunities
• Negotiate and manage commercial agreements with suppliers
• Collaborate with R&D, product management, quality functions on sourcing decisions for new product development and project requirements
• Maintain accurate supplier database, ECN and ERP system daily operations for sourcing function

What you will be measured on

• Delivery of annual savings targets and cost reduction initiatives
• Supplier performance and quality metrics across assigned categories
• Contract coverage and commercial terms achieved through negotiation
• Supply continuity and risk mitigation across the category portfolio
• Effectiveness of cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, and project teams

Who we are looking for

You are a structured and commercially driven procurement professional with a strong track record in category management and supplier development. You combine analytical rigour with negotiation expertise and work effectively across functions in a fast-paced environment.

You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 2+ years of sourcing and procurement experience, ideally in the electronics, electrical, or industrial manufacturing sector
• Experience with engineering projects, technical specifications, and supply chain contracting
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering commercial outcomes
• Project management experience is an advantage

You are also:

• Analytical and structured, with strong attention to detail
• A confident communicator, comfortable engaging with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
• Self-driven and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-growing environment
• A collaborative team player who builds strong cross-functional relationships
• Comfortable with frequent travel as required by the role

Languages:

• English (fluent, written and spoken)

Why join Pixii

• Play a key role in building and maturing Pixii's procurement function as the company scales globally
• Work at the intersection of technology, operations, and commercial strategy
• Be part of a fast-growing, international company with a genuine impact on the energy transition
• Exposure to a broad range of supplier markets and sourcing categories across hardware, software, and services

Practical details

Location: Oslo / Drammen, Norway

Reporting line: Sourcing Director

Employment: Permanent, full-time

Applications are reviewed continuously. To ensure compliance with GDPR, applications must be submitted through our recruitment system.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline for applications: 4 October 2026.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, please reach out confidentially to daisy.yang@pixii.com.

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Pixii is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and believe they lead to better decisions and stronger outcomes.

All applications will be handled confidentially.