Sourcing and Category Expert Marketing, Media and Insu…

In this role, you own and shape category strategies for Insurance, Marketing & Media to unlock value across global and local markets. You will partner with the Global Category Lead, procurement colleagues, and business stakeholders to drive sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management for services like advertising, media buying, market research, and bank-insurance contracts. You’ll embed category practices across locations, balance risk with cost efficiency, and influence Steerco-level decisions. This is an opportunity to impact ING’s brand, customer engagement, and risk protection programs through strategic sourcing.

• 25-28 vacation days
• Pension scheme
• 13th month salary
• 8% Holiday payment
• Hybrid working
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Insurance, Marketing & Media
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and manage supplier selection
• Coordinate RFX and contracting activities across geographies
• Provide guidance to contract management and risk mitigation teams
• Partner with business stakeholders to align objectives and targets
• Act as SME for the category and influence Steerco at global/local levels
• Support global strategy with local requirements where applicable
• Coach and guide buyers across geographies to ensure delivery and execution

• >6 years in Procurement, ideally in international financial services
• >5 years of category experience in Marketing/Media and/or Insurance
• Proven track record delivering Procurement Value
• Experience with senior stakeholders leadership and offshore teams
• Regulatory and compliance awareness in finance procurement
• Strong English business communication
• Legal acumen and analytical skills
• Strategic mindset with ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies
• Influencing and conflict resolution skills
• Agile and self-driven nature

• Influencing
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Media buying and media agencies
• Creative/advertising agencies
• Market research