ING Hubs Poland is hiring!
The expected salary for this position: 7100 - 16600 PLN
The financial ranges specified in the announcement are adjusted and may differ from the range specified in the remuneration regulations.
Are you ready for a new challenge in Procurement? We’re building a brand-new team in ING Hubs Poland to support Global Procurement team and looking for experienced professionals who want to work globally while staying connected locally. We are looking for several senior experts in different IT procurement fields: Hardware (Servers, Storage, Workplaces, Network, Data Centre equipment) and Telco.
We are looking for you if you:
- have master degree or equivalent preferably in a relevant field, such as supply chain, (computer) engineering, business administration, or finance
- have 2-6 years of experience in IT Procurement area and preferably in an international financial services provider organization
- are experienced subject matter expert in strategic sourcing and category management in IT Procurement in at least one of the domains of Hardware (Servers, Storage, Workplaces, Network, Data Centre equipment) and Telco
- have strong negotiation skills based on data and facts
- have experience in establishing global purchasing agreements directly with the IT suppliers (not via resellers) – drafting, reviewing, and negotiating
- have an ability to build strong relationships with procurement and business stakeholders
- are proactive, independent approach and a good grasp of working in international environments
- demonstrate resilience and ability to manage ambiguity and complexity
- have very good organizational and communication skills, work in a multi-tasking environment, and ability to prioritize tasks
- have very good English skills (spoken and written) (B2/C1)
- have very good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and E-Sourcing tools; experience with ERP systems or procurement tools is preferred
You'll get extra points for:
- certifications like CIPS or Nevi
- familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g. DORA, EBA, GDPR) or Financial industry
- managed global sourcing projects in/for large international organizations
- expertise in complex contracting with large software vendors or core banking software suppliers
Your responsibilities:
- for assigned suppliers(TIER 2), identify global and local business needs, specifications and requirements as input for sourcing projects, category strategy and ongoing management of supplier relationships
- share knowledge with Category Manager to develop and execute overarching forward looking global category strategy for suppliers (TIER2) in your scope
- collaborate with global business partners to understand strategic priorities, align on sub(category) strategy and ensure adherence to the ING Procurement Policy
- lead end to end global e-sourcing initiatives (RFI, RFQ/RFP, e-auctions) including gathering global requirements, market research, evaluate proposal, decision process (TCO analysis, scenario analysis, etc), conduct negotiation and awarding
- manage third-party risk securing compliance with regulation and ING Policy and standards
- perform supplier relationship management, performance management, issue management and resolution while facilitating supplier review and continuous improvement
- support Category Management with negotiations, selecting preferred suppliers and establishing buying channels within assigned scope.
- play a role as strategic contributor in fields like ESG, procurement best in class practice, cost savings initiatives
Information about the squad:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Global Sourcing and Category Expert to join our international team. In this role, you will be part of the Global Tech Procurement Category Team. The role will be accountable for building (sub)category strategy, stakeholder alignment, researching the market, running strategic/complex sourcing events, managing suppliers, and negotiating global framework contracts. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing across assigned spend categories, managing contracts, and driving significant year-on-year cost improvements.
The financial ranges specified in the announcement are adjusted and may differ from the range specified in the remuneration regulations.
Skills Required
- Master degree or equivalent in supply chain, engineering, business administration, or finance
- 2-6 years of experience in IT Procurement
- Subject matter expert in strategic sourcing and category management in IT Procurement
- Strong negotiation skills based on data and facts
- Experience in establishing global purchasing agreements directly with IT suppliers
- Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Proactive, independent approach in international environments
- Demonstrated very good organizational and communication skills
- Very good English skills (spoken and written) (B2/C1)
- Very good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and E-Sourcing tools
What We Do
ING is a pioneer in digital banking and on the forefront as one of the most innovative banks in the world. As ING, we have a clear purpose that represents our conviction of people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach, or tell people how to live their lives. However big or small, modest or grand, we empower people and businesses to realise their vision for a better future. We made the promise to make banking frictionless, removing barriers to progress, and make people confident in their financial decisions. As a global bank we have a huge opportunity – and responsibility – to make an impact for the better. We can play a role by financing change, sharing knowledge, and innovating. Being sustainable is in all the choices we make—as a lender, as a partner and through the services we offer our customers
