At ING, procurement is about collaboration, innovation, and creating strategic impact that drives sustainable growth. We are a global organization in the CFO domain with a presence in more than 20 countries. We embed responsible practices, and deliver solutions that touch every part of the organization. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, approach challenges with curiosity, and want to help shape what’s next, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.The Team:In this pivotal role, you’ll join a newly formed, high-performing team of specialists. Reporting directly to the Head of Group Technology Procurement, you’ll have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions and deliver results that matter on a global scale.Roles and responsibilitiesThe Sourcing Project Manager is responsible for the Source-to-Contract processes and must ensure that the process always runs seamlessly. Responsible for developing the sourcing execution approach. Ensure accomplishment of the source to contract goals by defining needs, researching the market, running sourcing events, vetting suppliers, and negotiating complex contracts. Accountable for global sourcing execution across Technology category. Responsible to manage critical and strategic contracts.As Sourcing Manager, you will drive strategic sourcing initiatives that shape ING’s future. Leading complex, high-value projects, influencing senior stakeholders, and ensuring procurement delivers innovation and measurable impact across the organization.Your key responsibilities include:Category ManagementIdentify business needs, category specifications and requirementsAdvise category managers with the development of category strategies, approaches and improvement areasProject ManagementExecute complex sourcing initiatives and projects. Communicate and advise senior stakeholders. Manage global projectsLead the Sourcing and Category management experts involved during cross team projectsCoach buyers on how to negotiate, make analysesLead and influence cross-functional teams across regions. Execute functional- , talent- , people- and performance managementPerform stakeholder management activities with senior stakeholders by leveraging advanced advisory skillsSourcing Management:Providing input for the category managers for business partnering activities, such as establishing stakeholder relationships, managing strategic initiatives, managing business innovations and assessing innovation opportunitiesProvide input for the category managers during strategic activities, such as defining and managing category & sourcing approaches and strategies. Support category managers with identifying suppliers in scope during supplier segmentationsProvide input for the Back Office team with performing KYS checks and onboarding suppliersSupport the Procurement Operations team with approving and reviewing vendor master dataProvide all information to operational tools during the supplier onboarding process and support contract management with supplier phase-outResponsible for developing the sourcing event and the management of the RFX process. Prepare sourcing documentation and train suppliers, design & issue the RFX and consolidate RFX responsesSupport category management with proposal negotiations and selecting suppliersConduct contract negotiations with suppliers. Agree and document terms & conditions and finalize the approved contractGet contract approvals and start onboarding process and content creation. Send the contract to the supplier and retrieve signatures from both partiesProvide input for the Leadership team with evaluating available supplier innovations and strategiesFunction as a senior sourcing SME and possess deep category knowledge to execute complex sourcing initiatives across categoriesDrive contract and third party risk complianceVendor Management (strategic suppliers)Perform supplier performance. Collect performance measurements and data. Conduct supplier dialoguesPerform product & service quality assessments. Verify the quality of products & services against contractual terms & conditionsStrategic challengesOne of the key challenges in this role—and across the broader organisation—is transitioning from a business partner model to a category-focused approach. Another - to embed category management practices in close collaboration with local procurement teams, thereby unlocking strategic category opportunities. Importantly, this challenge extends beyond capability building in alignment with global direction; it also involves ensuring the consistent adoption and practical application of these capabilities across all locations.How to succeedWe hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.Work experienceUniversity / Post Graduate (Masters degree) in Computer Science or similar>6 years in Procurement area at tactical/strategic level in an international financial services provider organisation.>2 years experience in actively coaching (functional) procurement colleagues>5 years experience in strategic (and complex) contract sourcing, project management, complex negotiations, transformation and migration programs in the Technology category.Experience in leading and managing large-scale programs for procurement bank, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.Deep understanding of the banking industry, procurement processes, including regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and emerging trends.Proven track record in delivering Procurement ValueExperience in leadership and transformation.CompetenciesMaster English business language/communication perfectly (spoken as well as written)Proven track record in delivering Procurement ValueStrategic mindset: develop and execute best in class sourcing strategies with involvement of Business stakeholdersExperience in stakeholder managementExperience in leading and driving large complex RFx, min >5M spendExperience in complex contract negotiations >5M spendStrong project management skills, able to drive global sourcing project across categories.Strong network skills at senior management level in global (matrix) organisationsInfluencing and conflict resolution skillsAgile and self-drivenDrive Sustainable ProcurementRewards and benefitsWe want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.The benefits of working with us at ING includeA salary indication tailored to your qualities and experienceIndividual leave: 24+2 individual holiday days based on 36 hr workweekDiversity leave: 3 days per year (1,5 paid, 1,5 unpaid)CSR days: up to 2 days per year to actively engage in society by volunteering13th month salary8% Holiday paymentIndividual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salaryMobility cardAttractive pension schemeHybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creationAbout usCurious about how ING empowers people and businesses to move forward? Discover what we do and what we can offer you.Questions?Contact the recruiter attached to the advertisement. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.