Procurement Specialist

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

Descrizione del lavoro

An innovative digital bank is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Milan to lead procurement processes and implement sourcing strategies effectively. You will be responsible for delivering sourcing strategies in line with bank policies, optimizing costs, and ensuring supplier onboarding. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in procurement and excellent skills in negotiation and project management. This role offers an engaging hybrid work environment with numerous benefits including flexible schedules and professional growth opportunities.

Servizi

Super flexible smart working

Competitive base salaries and performance based bonuses

Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets

International Environment

Commitment to sustainability

Training development opportunities

Physical and mental well-being activities

Birthday day off

Free water & coffee at the office

Competenze

• At least 3 years experience in procurement.
• Advanced user of different applications including ERP and spend analysis tools.
• Knowledge of bank processes and procurement guidelines.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement ING sourcing strategies.
• Lead local procurement processes and interact globally.
• Monitor contract status and manage tender steps.

Conoscenze

Purchasing

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Formazione

Bachelor/university degree in Economics or equivalent

Strumenti

ERP

Excel

PPT

Access

Spend analysis tools

E-sourcing platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title

Procurement Specialist

Reports To

Head of Procurement

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with local teams to develop and implement ING sourcing strategies.
• Deliver local sourcing category strategy in line with bank strategy and compliance.
• Independently lead procurement processes at local level.
• Interact globally to share best practices and guidelines.
• Initiate and implement sourcing strategy and process (RFQ/RFI/RFP/Auction/contract definition).
• Propose analysis and ensure quality (spend, market, demand).
• Ensure completeness of documentation (contract/RFP/reports, regulation check).
• Collect business needs and challenge technical specifications.
• Define tender documentation and manage tender steps independently.
• Review offers and adapt to internal requirements.
• Challenge internal demand to pursue cost optimisation.
• Approve requests and follow up until purchase order dispatch.
• Supplier onboarding and qualification.
• Prepare contract documentation and coordinate economic parts.
• Identify problems or improvements in existing contracts and propose improvements.
• Monitor contract status and plan renewal activities.
• Creation and foster good relationship with suppliers.
• Execute procedures and controls in line with bank policies and regulations.
• Provide support on updating local procedures/policies.
• Perform spend analysis and formulate reports concerning purchasing activities.
• Compile HO/local reports on sourcing activities and results, contracts status, active suppliers.
• Prepare PPT for middle/high management.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in procurement.
• Advanced user of different applications (ERP, Excel, PPT, Access, spend analysis tools, e‑sourcing platforms).
• Knowledge of bank processes and procurement guidelines, procedures, regulations.
• Knowledge of sourcing methods and market best practices.

Technical Skills

• Bachelor/university degree in Economics or equivalent.

Soft Skills

• Team spirit, highly committed, accuracy.
• Pro‑active and problem‑solving attitude.
• Good project management skills and governance.
• Excellent organisational 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.

Benefits

• 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 ( #doyourbirthday )
• Free water & coffee at the office

Diversity Statement

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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Key Skills

• Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, Employee Evaluation, HR Sourcing, SAP, Supply Chain Experience, Federal Aviation Regulations, Contract Management, Supplier Management, negotiation, Contracts