Sourcing Project Manager – Global Technology

About the role

ING is looking for a Sourcing Project Manager for its Global Technology category, joining a newly formed team of specialists and reporting directly to the Head of Group Technology Procurement. The role covers Source-to-Contract processes, sourcing events, supplier vetting and negotiation of complex contracts, and is accountable for global sourcing execution in the Technology category.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the sourcing execution approach and ensure Source-to-Contract runs smoothly
• Define needs, research the market, run sourcing events, vet suppliers and negotiate complex contracts
• Manage critical and strategic contracts and lead complex, high-value sourcing projects
• Advise category managers on category strategies and approaches, and coach buyers on negotiation and analysis
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams across regions, and manage stakeholder relationships with senior management
• Support supplier onboarding, KYS checks, vendor master data review and contract management, including RFX preparation and contract negotiations
• Evaluate supplier innovations and strategies, and act as a senior sourcing subject matter expert
• Manage strategic suppliers: performance monitoring, quality assessments and supplier dialogues

Required profile

• Masters degree in Computer Science or similar
• More than 6 years in procurement at tactical or strategic level in an international financial services organisation
• More than 2 years coaching procurement colleagues
• More than 5 years in strategic, complex contract sourcing, project management and negotiations in the Technology category
• Experience leading large-scale procurement programmes within a bank
• Deep understanding of banking, procurement and regulatory compliance

Required skills

• Fluent English, spoken and written
• Complex RFx and contract negotiations above 5M spend
• Global sourcing project management and stakeholder management
• Influencing, conflict resolution and agile, self-driven approach

What we offer

• Salary indication tailored to qualifications and experience
• 24+2 individual holiday days, diversity leave, CSR days and 13th-month salary
• Individual savings contribution of 3.5% of gross salary, mobility card and pension scheme
• Hybrid working