Expert – Global Sourcing & Category Expert (IT)

ING Group; Katowice; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking an IT Global Sourcing and Category Expert to join their team in Katowice, Poland. This role involves strategic sourcing across IT procurement, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate should have at least 6-7 years of experience in IT procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a master's degree in a relevant field. Join us to drive cost improvements and support global procurement efforts.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in IT Procurement area, preferably in financial services.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing and category management in IT Procurement.
• Very good English skills (B2/C1).

Responsibilities

• Identify global and local business needs for sourcing projects.
• Collaborate with business partners to align on category strategy.
• Lead end-to-end global e-sourcing initiatives including negotiations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel

E-Sourcing tools

Education

Master degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you ready for a new challenge in Procurement? We’re building a brand-new team in ING Hubs Poland to support Global Procurement team and looking for experienced professionals who want to work globally while staying connected locally.

We are looking for you if:

• Master degree or equivalent preferably in a relevant field, such as supply chain, (computer) engineering, business administration, or finance
• Have 6-7 years of experience in IT Procurement area and preferably in an international financial services provider organization
• Are experienced subject matter expert in strategic sourcing and category management in IT Procurement in at least one of the domains of Software and SaaS, Hardware (Servers, Storage, Workplaces, Network, Data Centre equipment) and IT Services
• Have strong negotiation skills based on data and facts
• You have experience in establishing global purchasing agreements directly with the IT suppliers (not via resellers) – drafting, reviewing, and negotiating
• Have an ability to build strong relationships with procurement and business stakeholders
• Are proactive, independent approach and a good grasp of working in international environments
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to manage ambiguity and complexity
• Demonstrated very good organizational and communication skills, work in a multi-tasking environment, and ability to prioritize tasks
• Very good English skills (spoken and written) (B2/C1)
• Very good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and E‑Sourcing tools; experience with ERP systems or procurement tools is preferred

You’ll get extra points for:

• Certifications like CIPS or Nevi
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g. DORA, EBA, GDPR) or Financial industry
• Managed global sourcing projects in/for large international organizations
• Expertise in complex contracting with large software vendors or core banking software suppliers

Your responsibilities:

• For assigned supplier(s) (TIER 2), identify global and local business needs, specifications and requirements as input for sourcing projects, category strategy and ongoing management of supplier relationships
• Share knowledge with Category Manager to develop and execute overarching forward looking global category strategy for suppliers (TIER2) in your scope
• Collaborate with global business partners to understand strategic priorities, align on sub(category) strategy and ensure adherence to the ING Procurement Policy
• Lead end to end global e‑sourcing initiatives (RFI, RFQ/RFP, e‑auctions) including gathering global requirements, market research, evaluate proposal, decision process (TCO analysis, scenario analysis, etc), conduct negotiation and awarding
• Manage third‑party risk securing compliance with regulation and ING Policy and standards
• Perform supplier relationship management, performance management, issue management and resolution while facilitating supplier review and continuous improvement
• Support Category Management with negotiations, selecting preferred suppliers and establishing buying channels within assigned scope.
• Play a role as strategic contributor in fields like ESG, procurement best in class practice, cost savings initiatives

Information about the squad:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Global Sourcing and Category Expert to join our international team. In this role, you will be part of the Global Tech Procurement Category Team. The role will be accountable for building (sub)category strategy, stakeholder alignment, researching the market, running strategic/complex sourcing events, managing suppliers, and negotiating global framework contracts. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing across assigned spend categories, managing contracts, and driving significant year‑on‑year cost improvements.