Sourcing and Category Expert, Marketing, Media and Insurance

About the role

The Sourcing & Category Manager Insurance, Marketing & Media supports the development and execution of category strategies for insurance, marketing, media, advertising, marketing research and related supplier services. Working closely with the Global Category Lead, the role supports ING's brand, customer engagement initiatives, bank-assurance distribution and risk protection programs. It leads sourcing, negotiation and vendor management of services such as advertising, creative agencies, media buying, sponsorship, marketing research, bank-assurance distribution contracts and insurance policies covering the bank's risk.

Key responsibilities

• Act as category expert with proven knowledge of marketing, media and insurance, including media buying, creative and advertising agencies, market research, digital marketing, event and communication services, MarTech platforms and key insurance lines such as employee benefits, credit risks and non-life insurance.
• Steer strategic sourcing, define scope and objectives, run complex supplier negotiations and manage supplier selection.
• Build supplier relationships, prepare negotiation strategies, handle escalations and conflicts, and coordinate buyers in other teams and geographies on RFX, contracting and third-party risk management.
• Guide the contract management team and support business partnering by aligning with business stakeholders.
• Contribute to forward-looking category strategies and act as subject matter expert for the category, including embedding category management practices across locations.
• Coach buyers on negotiation, analysis and strategy, and manage stakeholder relationships with senior leaders.

Required profile

• More than 6 years in procurement, preferably at a strategic level in an international financial services organisation.
• More than 5 years of category-specific experience in marketing and media and/or insurance.
• Track record of delivering procurement value and experience working with senior stakeholders and offshore teams.
• Perfect command of business English, spoken and written.

Required skills

• Project management and negotiation skills
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance aspects of procurement in finance
• Analytical skills, strategic mindset and influencing and conflict resolution skills

What we offer

• 25-28 vacation days depending on contract, pension scheme and 13th month salary
• 8% holiday payment and hybrid working
• Personal growth and an informal working environment