Consultant Sourcing Specialist | SEB, Solna

SEB; Parainen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SEB is seeking a Consultant Sourcing Specialist in Finland to own end-to-end sourcing of consultants across IT, Finance, Legal, and more. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure the bank accesses the right expertise on the right terms.

The role offers a hybrid work model and a dynamic, collaborative environment. You will partner with hiring managers, lead commercial negotiations, and maintain governance and compliance throughout the process, while expanding

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in consultant sourcing, procurement, talent acquisition or a similar field.
• Strong knowledge of IT and technology roles, skills and market dynamics.
• Experience of vendor management and commercial negotiations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Fluency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive consultant sourcing processes from initial need to completed assignment.
• Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and identify relevant expertise.
• Lead vendor dialogues and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with established processes, policies and governance.
• Administer and act as a super user in our Vendor Management System (VMS).

Job description

Do you want to shape how SEB sources and manages consultant expertise across the bank? Join us in a key role with broad exposure, real ownership and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

At SEB, we recognise that the world of finance is evolving at an extraordinary speed. That is why we are committed to driving towards a more sustainable future for everyone - people, businesses and society. Since we welcomed our first customer in 1856, we have been a catalyst for positive change by providing reliable advice and capital to people with ideas for the future. If you are ready to make your mark on our industry and positively shape the world, you will thrive at SEB.

About the role

SEB is on an exciting transformation journey. We have brought the full Consultant Management function in-house and now govern the end-to-end Time & Material consultant process across the bank - from Tech and IT to Finance, Legal, Customer Service and Healthcare. As part of our people-first approach, ownership of the process has moved from Procurement to HR, reinforcing our focus on talent excellence, agility and long-term capability.

As our Consultant Sourcing Specialist, you will be at the centre of SEB’s consultant ecosystem, working closely with internal stakeholders and our network of consultant vendors. You will manage sourcing assignments from start to finish and help ensure that the bank accesses the right expertise at the right time and on the right terms.

You will join a small, collaborative team in a dynamic function with broad exposure across SEB. The role gives you the opportunity to build a strong internal and external network while contributing to the continued development of our consultant management model.

In this role, you will:

• Own and drive consultant sourcing processes from initial need to completed assignment
• Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and identify relevant expertise
• Lead vendor dialogues and commercial negotiations
• Ensure compliance with established processes, policies and governance
• Administer and act as a super user in our Vendor Management System (VMS)

Who we are looking for

To thrive in this role, you are proactive, structured and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced environment. You communicate with confidence, build trusted relationships and know how to move discussions and negotiations forward. With a commercial mindset and a focus on value, you are motivated by delivering results and improving how things are done.

We also believe you have:

• Relevant experience in consultant sourcing, procurement, talent acquisition or a similar field
• Strong knowledge of IT and technology roles, skills and market dynamics
• Experience of vendor management and commercial negotiations
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions
• Fluency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken

What we offer

• Hybrid work model, meaning remote work is possible up to 2 days/week
• Long-term stability and growth as a company
• Opportunity to build connections with a top-level customer network
• Extensive training and learning opportunities

Do you want to be part of SEB?

It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.

Please be aware that our final candidates undergo background checks, a process that includes for example identity control, verification of qualifications, credit checks, company engagements and history of crime. In some cases, we also apply random drug checks. During employment, employees within SEB can also expect to undergo recurring background checks.

SEB Sweden has a redeployment responsibility, which means that this position might be covered by internal redeployment.

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