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Would you like to learn how to drive Technology sourcing projects in a complex banking environment? We are looking for a new Sourcing Manager to learn the ropes on how to work in the procurement of technology. You must have the right personal values, matching Nordea’s values, and also strong communication skills whilst independently running sourcing projects. The Sourcing Manager will drive and own the sourcing process from stakeholder requirements, negotiating with suppliers to finalizing agreements.

About our team

Technology Procurement in Nordea is a cross-country organization in the Nordics and Poland, and we are specialized in supporting the efforts to achieve the most value for money from Nordeas external IT suppliers. We work with Nordeas existing and future suppliers by best-in-class sourcing processes to create great customer experiences. You will have a chance to develop professionally and work on many different projects with a demanding and international stakeholder environment and a global supplier base.

You’ll join a team of sourcing specialists that have great procurement skills and are passionate about applying them to help the business achieve the best results.

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in how we work and how we make decisions – and that we imagine you share with us.

What you’ll be doing

Main responsibilities in this role:

• Driving procurement activities in accordance with Nordea Procurement Policy and related guidelines as well as applicable laws, rules, and regulations - from initiation to fully handed over to the Business Area/Group Function for implementation.
• Acting as a key contact and subject matter expert in procurement-related activities towards Business Areas/Group Functions to facilitate process compliance and decision-making.
• Actively producing and promoting ideas for sourcing projects/activities that will add value to Nordea or reduce Nordea’s costs based on a value chain perspective.
• Developing tactical/strategic recommendations for decision by Steering Committee or other decision party in Nordea in order to ensure the creation of optimal solutions for the Sourcing Unit.
• Actively managing stakeholders of the procurement activities to enable professional relationships internally and externally to Nordea.

The role is based in Warsaw or Gdynia. Welcome to a diverse team of procurement specialists that work as an integrated part of the Nordic organization, engaged with teams across the whole Nordea organization on challenging IT projects.

Who you are

This is the right role for you if you:

• Are solution-driven and service-minded professional.
• Are detail-oriented while keeping the big picture in view.
• Can communicate complex ideas in a simple way to different types of audiences.
• Can collaborate with people with different backgrounds and visions towards the same goal in a complex environment.
• Have distinct people and business acumen, enabling you to develop an effective strategy for completing your tasks and influence suppliers and key stakeholders in the organization.
• Have solid understanding of third-party risk management.
• Can think for yourself and think laterally to find solutions.
• Have sound commercial knowledge, with some understanding of negotiation.

Your background and skills include:

• Fluency in English (both in writing and speaking).
• Degree in Law, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Management.
• 3+ years of relevant experience ideally in the international multi-stakeholder environment within procurement.
• Proven track record in sourcing/negotiating (IT contracts will be a value add).
• Experience in IT sourcing projects and/or IT category management in complex IT environments.
• Experience in negotiations and contracting, ideally on a multinational level.

It would be ideal if you also:

• Have experience in international roles or working in an international company with a diverse culture and daily interaction with many different nationalities.
• Experience in Banking or other highly regulated industry is a benefit.

What we offer

People come here when they want to get somewhere. For some, it’s to take their career to the next level. For others, it’s to break new ground within their area of expertise – in other words, with us, you will always move forward. We foster performance and growth in one of the largest Nordic banks, offering various opportunities to evolve, develop, and learn from brilliant colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a vibrant working environment.

We believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the freedom of flexibility. Inclusion and diversity are a natural part of our daily work. We know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable one. We genuinely believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics, and traits make us stronger together. Every day we strive to find new ways to improve diversity and inclusion within our community.

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