Procurement Senior Specialist

-; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading digital bank in Italy is seeking a Procurement Senior Specialist to drive local sourcing strategies, manage procurement processes, and support junior team members. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of IT procurement experience and strong negotiation skills in both Italian and English. The role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional growth.

Servizi

Super flexible smart working

Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses

Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets

Commitment to sustainability

Lots of training opportunities

Physical and mental well-being activities

Special day off for your birthday

Free water & coffee at the office

Competenze

• At least +5 years’ experience in IT procurement category.
• Knowledge of bank processes and procurement guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of TECH/IT category spend in banking.

Mansioni

• Cooperate on sourcing strategies at local level.
• Lead procurement processes independently.
• Design the tender process and manage documentation.

Conoscenze

Team spirit

Highly committed

Accuracy

Pro‑active attitude

Good project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills in Italian

Proficient knowledge of English

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Economics or equivalent

Strumenti

ERP

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 scope of your procurement responsibilities, 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 deliver results in line with targets
• Initiate and implement sourcing strategy and processes (RFQ/RFI/RFP/Auction/contract definition). Propose analysis and ensure their quality (spend, market, demand, etc.)
• Ensure completeness of documentation (contracts/RFP/reports, regulation check completion through an internal platform, etc.)
• Support junior employees within the team
• Conduct market analysis and strategy: strong knowledge of TECH/IT category spend and third‑party risk within banking industry (EBA / DORA)
• Identify and promote sourcing initiatives aiming to achieve cost optimisation, higher quality of services, innovation, and better value for money
• Collect business needs/requirements and be able to challenge technical and functional specifications
• Design the tender process identifying internal and external stakeholders, leading tasks and related communication
• Define tender documentation and manage operational steps of tenders independently (supplier involvement, tender doc definition, offers comparison, negotiation, contract definition)
• Review and adapt offers to ensure they meet internal requirements and policies
• Challenge internal demand to pursue cost optimisation
• Approve requests, follow up until purchase order dispatch
• Manage supplier onboarding and qualification
• Prepare contract documentation with direct responsibility for the economic part and coordinate with other departments for the rest
• Identify problems or improvements in existing contracts and propose improvements
• Monitor contract status and plan renewal activities and negotiate according to TECH/IT Category strategy
• Create and foster a good relationship with suppliers, identifying key stakeholders and decision makers
• Execute procedures and controls in line with bank policies and regulations (e.g., supplier onboarding, KYS, contract monitoring)
• Identify and implement remediation activities driven by bank policies and procedures
• Provide support on updating local procedures/policies in line with head office guidelines when required
• Perform spend analysis and formulate reports concerning purchasing activities individually
• Compile head office/local reports on sourcing activities, contracts status, and active suppliers
• Prepare PPT to share with middle/high management of the Bank

Qualifications

• Bachelor/university degree in Economics or equivalent
• At least +5 years’ experience in IT procurement category
• Advanced user of ERP, Excel, PPT, Access, spend analysis tools, e‑sourcing platforms
• Knowledge of bank processes and 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 overview on whole activities and related 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
• Permanent
• 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. Do you think you are “a step ahead”? Apply now!

The Benefits of Joining ING

• 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!
• 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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