Property Procurement Manager

Wilhelmsen Global Business Services (GBS) is looking for a Property Procurement Manager

 Location: Lysaker (Norway) | Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Are you ready to take full end-to-end responsibility for our global property portfolio, with the mandate to challenge, influence, and decide?

This is a high-impact, independent role with responsibility for property strategy, lease management, and commercial decision-making across Wilhelmsen’s global office, warehouse, and port-location footprint. You will work closely with Presidents, CFOs, and senior leaders across Business Units, acting as the company’s property expert and trusted advisor.

If you enjoy operating independently, challenging assumptions, and driving strong commercial outcomes in a global environment — this role offers real scope and influence.

What will you work on: 

• End-to-end ownership of Wilhelmsen’s global property portfolio

• Proactive lease renewals and relocations — ensuring no missed deadlines

• Management of offices, warehouses, and shared locations across BUs

• Lead property-related projects, including renewals and relocations

• Develop and support business cases for property decisions in close collaboration with CFOs and Presidents

• Challenge location strategy, cost assumptions, and deal structures where needed

• Act as the single point of expertise for property matters globally

• Engage and manage local real estate agencies and external advisors

• Stay informed on relevant real estate market trends and practices

What you need to be successful in the role:  

• Solid experience in real estate, property procurement, or corporate real estate (leasing focus)

• Proven track record managing complex, multi-country lease portfolios

• Experience with offices and industrial/warehouse environments

• Exposure to property acquisitions is a plus, though the role is predominantly lease-driven

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to build and defend business cases

• Confident negotiator, comfortable pushing back and challenging senior stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a global setting

What we are looking for:   

• Highly proactive, resourceful, and self-driven

• Comfortable operating as a sole contributor with full accountability

• Assertive yet collaborative — able to “take the fight” constructively

• Globally minded with strong cultural awareness

• Excellent command of English

What it’s like to work with us:   

We can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Beyond this, we have benefits that include, but are not limited to:    

• A global role with exposure across regions and occasional travel

• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid)

• Mobile subscription

• Competitive pension and insurances plan

• Company cabins and international apartments

• Sports club membership and a wide range of cultural and social activities

• Social events throughout the year

Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our new Property Procurement Manager. You can apply online today through our career portal by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account. Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter.