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Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Reports to: Head of Procurement

• In the range of his/her procurement scope, cooperate and support the development and implementation of ING sourcing strategies at local level.
• Deliver local 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.
• 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 checks) through an internal platform, etc.

• Report to: Head of Procurement
• Internal working relations:
  • 1st line: entire business
  • 2nd line: Several departments (e.g., Legal, Compliance, CISO, International colleagues, TIPM, ORM, etc.)
• External working relations: External Suppliers

• Market analysis and strategy: understand market trends and benchmarks with other ING Branches/Companies/Industries.
• Sourcing: identify and promote sourcing initiatives aiming to achieve goals such as cost optimization, higher quality of services, innovation, and 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 tender processes 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 optimization.
• Approve requests and follow up until purchase order dispatch.
• Supplier onboarding and supplier qualification.

• Prepare contract documentation with direct responsibility of the economic part and coordinate with other departments for the rest.
• Identify problems or improvements in existing contracts and propose improvements.
• Monitor contract status within the assigned scope.
• Plan renewal activities and negotiate according to Category strategy.

• Create and foster good relationships 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 HO guidelines when required.

• Perform spend analysis and formulate reports concerning purchasing activities.
• Compile HO/Local reports on Sourcing activities and results, contracts status, active suppliers.
• Prepare presentations (PPT) for middle/high management of the Bank.

• Bachelor / university degree in Economics or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience in procurement.
• Advanced user of ERP, Excel, PPT, Access, spend analysis tools, e-sourcing platforms.
• Knowledge of Bank processes and procurement guidelines, procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of sourcing methods and market best practices.

• Team spirit
• Highly committed
• Accuracy
• Pro-active problem solving attitude
• Good project management skills (governance and progress overview)
• 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)

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. It is how we articulate our purpose and our promise to make banking frictionless to the world. Do you think you are a step ahead? Apply now!

• 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 birthday day off: #doyourbirthday

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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