Procurement Senior Specialist

ING Group; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading international digital bank in Milan is seeking a Procurement Senior Specialist to lead procurement processes and implement sourcing strategies. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in IT procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive attitude. The role offers a hybrid working model and competitive compensation in a diverse and innovative environment.

Servizi

Super flexible smart working

Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses

Training development opportunities

Special day off for birthdays

Free water & coffee at the office

Competenze

• At least 5+ years of experience in IT procurement category.
• Advanced user of ERP and spend analysis tools.
• Knowledge of bank processes and procurement regulations.

Mansioni

• Lead procurement processes and interact at a global level.
• Conduct market analysis and strategy within banking.
• Prepare contract documentation and manage contracts.

Conoscenze

Market analysis

Negotiation skills in Italian and English

Communication skills

Team spirit

Analytical skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Economics or equivalent

Strumenti

ERP software

Excel

PPT

Access

Spend analysis tools

E-sourcing platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title

Procurement Senior Specialist

Reports to : Head of Procurement

Main responsibilities

• In the range of his/her procurement scope, cooperate and support the development and implementation of ING sourcing strategies at local level
• Deliver local TECH/IT Sourcing Category Strategy, ensuring management in line with Bank strategy and processes/regulations compliance
• Independently lead procurement processes at local level
• Interact at global level to propose and share best practices, relevant projects, and guidelines to be applied at local level
• Act as an advisor/mentor for new employees and co-workers in lower positions and coordinate them to ensure results in line with targets
• Initiate and implement sourcing strategy and process (RFQ/RFI/RFP/Auction/contract definition). Propose analysis and ensure their quality (spend, market, demand, etc.)
• Ensure completeness of documentation (contract/RFP/reports, Regulation check, completion through an internal platform, etc.)
• Support junior employees within the team

Organizational position and relationships

• Report to: Head of Procurement
• Internal working relations: 1st line – entire business with a focus on TECH/IT department; 2nd line – several departments (e.g., Legal, Compliance, CISO, International colleagues, TIPM, ORM, etc.)
• External working relations: External Suppliers

Main tasks

• Market analysis and strategy: Very good knowledge of TECH/IT category spend and Third Party Risk within Banking industry (EBA / DORA)
• Ability to understand market trends and benchmarks with other ING Branches/Companies/Industries
• Identify and promote sourcing initiatives aiming to achieve goals such as cost optimization, higher quality of services, innovation, better value for money
• Initiate, develop and implement sourcing initiatives in line with the above
• Collect business needs/requirements and challenge technical and functional specifications
• Design the tender process identifying internal and external stakeholders, leading tasks and related communication
• Define tender documentation and manage the operational steps of tenders independently (suppliers involvement, tender doc definition, offers comparison, negotiation, contract definition)
• Review offers to ensure they meet internal requirements and policies
• Challenge internal demand to pursue cost optimization
• Approving requests, follow up until purchase order dispatch
• Supplier onboarding and supplier qualification

• Contract Management: Prepare contract documentation with direct responsibility of the economic part and coordinating with other departments for the rest
• Identify problems or improvements in existing contracts and propose improvements
• Monitor contracts status within the assigned scope
• Plan renewal activities and negotiation accordingly to TECH/IT Category strategy

• Suppliers management: Creation and foster of a good relationship with suppliers, identifying key stakeholders and decision makers

• Risk Management and compliance: Execute procedures and controls in line with Bank policies and regulations (e.g., Supplier onboarding, KYS, contract monitoring)
• Identify and implement remediation driven by Bank policies and procedures
• Provide support on updating local procedures/policies in line with HO guidelines when required

• Reporting: Perform spend analysis; formulate reports concerning purchasing activities; compile HO/Local reports on Sourcing activities and results, contracts status, active suppliers; prepare presentations for middle/high management

Technical Skills

• Bachelor / university degree in Economics or equivalent
• At least 5+ years of experience in IT procurement category
• Advanced user of ERP, Excel, PPT, Access, spend analysis tools, e-sourcing platforms
• Knowledge of Bank processes and of all Procurement guidelines, procedures and regulations
• Knowledge of sourcing methods and market best practices

Soft Skills

• Team spirit
• Highly committed
• Accuracy
• Pro-active and problem solving attitude
• Good project management skills (ability to maintain governance and overall progress)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills at local and global level
• Very high analytical skills
• Negotiation skills in Italian and English
• Proficient knowledge of English

Working conditions: Full Time

Duration: Permanent

Location: Milan (hybrid)

About ING

ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank, the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model, and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional. Our purpose - empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business - represents our belief in people’s potential.

We don’t judge, coach or tell people how to live their lives. We empower people and businesses to realize their own vision for a better future. #doyourthing is our brand direction with us each and every day. Do you think you are "a step ahead"? Apply now!

The benefits of joining ING

In addition to being a part of a great team, working in a fun and innovative environment, we offer:

• Super flexible smart working
• Competitive base salaries and performance based bonuses
• Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets
• International Environment
• Commitment to sustainability
• Lots of training development opportunities to help you grow
• Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being
• A special day off when it is your birthday: we call it #doyourbirthday!
• And of course we can’t forget: free water & coffee at the office!

Our Commitment

Diversity is a fundamental element of our corporate culture, and we are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the value of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates.

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