Junior Specialist - Technology Global Sourcing and Contract Expert

ING Group; Katowice; On-site; PLN 211,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider seeks an experienced IT Global Sourcing and Contract Expert in Poland. The candidate will drive sourcing initiatives, manage global contracts, and collaborate with international business partners. A Master's degree and experience in IT Procurement are required, alongside strong negotiation skills and proficiency in English. This position offers a chance to influence procurement practices and achieve significant cost improvements in a global environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 3 years of experience in IT Procurement.
• Experience in running sourcing projects in IT Procurement.
• Excellent negotiation skills based on data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global business partners on procurement policy.
• Lead end-to-end e-sourcing initiatives including market research.
• Manage global contracts and ensure compliance with terms.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building with stakeholders

Proactive and independent approach

Organizational and communication skills

Very good English skills (B2/C1)

Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and E-Sourcing tools

Education

Master degree or equivalent in relevant fields

Tools

E-Sourcing tools

ERP systems

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 months to 3 years of experience in IT Procurement area and preferably in an international financial services provider organization
• Are experienced in running sourcing projects in IT Procurement (e.g. preferably Software, SaaS, or Hardware, IT services)
• Have strong negotiation skills based on data and facts
• You have experience in working with global purchasing agreements – drafting, reviewing, and negotiating
• Have an ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• 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

Your responsibilities:

• Collaborate with global business partners to understand strategic priorities and ensure adherence to the ING Procurement Policy
• Lead end-to-end e‑sourcing initiatives (RFI, RFQ/RFP, e‑auctions) including gathering requirements, market research, evaluating proposals, decision process (TCO analysis, scenario analysis, etc.), conducting negotiations and awarding
• Manage global contracts and its administration, ensuring compliance with negotiated and regulatory terms, service level and timely manage renewal, amendments and termination
• Manage third‑party risk securing compliance with regulation and ING Policy and standards
• Support vendor relationship management, performance tracking, issue management and resolution while facilitating supplier review and continuous improvement
• 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 Contract Expert to join our international team. In this role, you will be supporting the Global Tech Procurement Category Team. The role will be accountable for defining needs, researching the market, running sourcing events, managing suppliers, and negotiating contracts. You will be responsible for sourcing execution across assigned spend categories, managing contracts, and driving significant year‑on‑year cost improvements.