Technical Procurement Specialist

At Viaplay Group, we entertain millions of people every day through our streaming services, radio networks, and TV channels. We believe in the power of content not just as a way of telling stories and touching lives, but also expanding worlds. We’re looking for the best people to join us on our journey. Right now, we’re searching for a Technical Procurement Specialist in our Stockholm office – are you ready to hit play on an exciting career change?

As a Technical Procurement Specialist, you will lead procurement activities across software, technology services and strategic partnerships within Viaplay's Product, Data & Technology organisation. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors, you will lead commercial negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure that agreements deliver value while supporting business needs. You will join a small and collaborative procurement team and help secure the right solutions and services for Viaplay.

Company Overview

Viaplay Group AB (publ) is the Nordic region's leading entertainment provider. Our Viaplay streaming service is available in every Nordic country, as well as in the Netherlands and Poland, and our Viaplay Select branded content concept has been added to partner platforms around the world. We also operate TV channels across most of our markets, as well as radio stations in Norway and Sweden. Our talented people come to work every day with a shared passion and clear mission to entertain millions of people with our unique offering of locally relevant storytelling, which spans premium live sports, films, series and music. Our purpose is to grow our business profitably and responsibly, and deliver sustainable value for all our stakeholders. Viaplay Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (‘VPLAY B’).

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Not Specified
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations and contract discussions with technology vendors, service providers, and strategic partners
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from requirement gathering and supplier evaluation to contract execution and renewal
• Drive software, licensing and IT services procurement activities across the Product, Data & Technology organisation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Legal and Finance, and provide clear commercial insights and recommendations to senior and C-level stakeholders
• Evaluate commercial opportunities and develop business cases to support sourcing decisions, including cost optimisation and improved commercial terms
• Support large-scale technology projects and procurement initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation

Requirements

• Extensive experience in procurement, ideally gained within technology, software, IT services, or a related field
• Proven experience managing procurement processes from sourcing and supplier evaluation through to negotiation and contract management
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and understand business needs across different levels of the organisation
• Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can operate both strategically and hands-on
• A self-driven and proactive approach, with the ability to independently lead initiatives and drive them to completion
• Experience procuring cloud infrastructure, content delivery networks or similar large-scale technology services (Bonus)
• Experience from the media and entertainment industry (Bonus)

Benefits

• 30 days of paid vacation every year
• Attractive pension and insurance scheme
• Generous parental leave pay lift
• Various wellbeing initiatives including wellness allowance
• Hybrid work model (at least three days a week in the office)
• Learning culture for professional development
• Innovative environment with Hack Days once a year
• Unlimited access to Viaplay content