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• have over 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or category management, including managerial responsibilities of team minimum 10 employees for more than 3 years,
• have experience in recruiting and starting up teams with transitioning operational activities into central location/team,
• are passionate about leading teams and building capability through coaching and development.
• capable of working in a dynamic environment where you can drive innovation and continuous improvement,
• are confident in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships to deliver optimal value,
• can balance stakeholder needs and build effective cross-functional partnerships,
• possess strong analytical skills and financial acumen to support strategic decision-making,
• communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing,
• hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

You will get extra points for:

• demonstrated success in leading process transitions, change initiatives or transformation projects,
• advanced skills in process mapping, creation of process documentation or workplace instructions,
• proven ability to manage large procurement programs and contract portfolios,
• high proficiency in negotiation and supplier management.

Your responsibilities will be:

• recruit and start up new team of approximately 20 to 25 procurement specialists,
• participate in procurement process transition from Netherlands to Central Hub Team,
• support trainings and growth of newly created team,
• support knowledge transfer process and procedures creation,
• establish cooperation with Global Procurement functional line as well as main stakeholders under new Target Operating Model,
• lead a team of sourcing and category management professionals, setting standards and driving excellence,
• manage procurement programs, vendor selection, and contract negotiations for medium-sized categories,
• act as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals,
• develop and implement policies and procedures within your area of expertise,
• monitor operational compliance and performance, taking corrective actions when needed,
• drive engagement and accountability within your team to achieve business objectives,
• identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in sourcing practices,
• provide strategic direction and communicate the function’s goals in alignment with the broader mission.

The role naming convention in the global ING job architecture will be “Lead Sourcing & Category Management I”.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing, Management, and Human Resources

Industries: Banking, Information Services, and Financial Services