ING

Expert – Global Sourcing, Category Expert – IT

ING

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Katowice • 🇵🇱 Poland

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Salary

💰 PLN 13,000 - PLN 25,000 per month

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Identify global and local business needs, specifications and requirements as input for sourcing projects
  • Share knowledge with Category Manager to develop and execute overarching forward looking global category strategy for suppliers (TIER2)
  • 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)
  • 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

Requirements

  • Master degree or equivalent preferably in a relevant field, such as supply chain, (computer) engineering, business administration, or finance
  • Have 6 -7 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 Software and SaaS, Hardware (Servers, Storage, Workplaces, Network, Data Centre equipment) and IT Services
  • Have strong negotiation skills based on data and facts
  • Experience in establishing global purchasing agreements directly with the IT suppliers
  • Ability to build strong relationships with procurement and business stakeholders
  • Proactive, independent approach and a good grasp of working 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; experience with ERP systems or procurement tools is preferred
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
strategic sourcingcategory managementnegotiationsupplier relationship managementperformance managementissue managemente-sourcingglobal purchasing agreementsIT procurementcompliance
Soft skills
relationship buildingproactive approachindependenceorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationproblem resolutionstrategic alignmentknowledge sharingcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Master's degreeequivalent degree in supply chainequivalent degree in engineeringequivalent degree in business administrationequivalent degree in finance