Your role & work environmentYou will join the Operational Excellence and Safe Business structure, where sourcing plays a critical role in enabling safe, compliant, and sustainable delivery across the bank. In this environment, your role is to lead strategic sourcing ensuring optimal supplier outcomes, regulatory compliance, and strong governance. You act as a strategic interface between sourcing, business, procurement, risk, and senior governance bodies. By setting clear standards, strengthening oversight, and guiding complex sourcing decisions, you contribute directly to business continuity, cost efficiency, and regulatory confidence. You embed a strong value‑for‑money mindset across all sourcing initiatives and ensure sourcing decisions deliver sustainable, fit‑for‑purpose outcomes.Role Purpose and ResponsibilitiesAs Lead Sourcing, you lead a team of experts and set standards for sourcing in alignment with global sourcing strategy. You are accountable for developing and safeguarding sourcing expertise, steering complex sourcing initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and operational resilience objectives. In a fast‑evolving and global environment, you define and steer a forward‑looking sourcing strategy focused on performance and long‑term value. You work closely with senior leaders, ExCo-level stakeholders, risk and compliance functions, and delivery teams to ensure sourcing decisions are well prepared, properly governed, and executed with impact.Key responsibilitiesLead strategic sourcing projects, in alignment with procurement strategy and business prioritiesSteer sourcing and supplier‑related initiatives linked to offshoring and outsourcing, or operational changeDefine and maintain sourcing frameworks, standards, and governance models in line with internal policies and regulatory expectationsPrepare, structure, and facilitate governance and decision forums, including steering committees involving ExCo members or Board representatives (TIPM, TIPM Sub Committee)Monitor supplier‑related risks, dependencies, and performance issues in collaboration with business contract owners and operational resilience stakeholdersMonitor sourcing performance and cost efficiency, and propose corrective actions where requiredEnsure compliance with regulations for both third party and intragroup by pro‑actively managing the sourcing portfolioBuild and develop sourcing and category management capabilities within the team through coaching and formal developmentAct as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier‑related topicsEnsure clear governance, roles, responsibilities, and decision‑making structures across sourcing initiativesDrive stakeholder engagement and communication to support buy‑in, adoption, and sustainable changeContribute to the definition and continuous improvement of the sourcing strategy, ensuring strong alignment with the department’s strategic positioning, global context, and long‑term objectivesProactively challenge and improve sourcing initiatives by assessing their performance outcomes and value for money, including intragroup sourcing arrangementsAdditional leadership and management responsibilitiesAct as a business partner for internal stakeholders, balancing cost, risk, resilience, and strategic objectivesSet clear performance objectives, track delivery, and hold teams accountable for resultsDrive continuous improvement by simplifying, standardizing, and professionalizing sourcing and vendor management practicesSupport capacity and workforce planning to ensure adequate expertise for sourcing and supplier oversightSuccess ProfileStrong leadership skills with the ability to build, inspire, and develop high‑performing expert teamsA strategic mindset combined with strong execution disciplineHigh standards of ownership, accountability, and results orientationExcellent communication skills, able to translate strategy into clear direction and actionProven experience in strategic sourcing, or supplier governance in regulated environmentsThe ability to operate confidently with senior management, ExCo members, and governance bodies; and navigate organizational complexityStrong analytical and problem‑solving skillsComfort dealing with ambiguity and complex regulatory expectationsGovernance design and assurance for large and complex initiativesRisk, issue, and dependency managementStakeholder engagement and senior‑level advisory skillsPerformance management and results trackingContinuous improvement and innovation in ways of workingFinancial and business acumen to support business cases and investment decisionsSourcing and supplier management capabilities, including the ability to steer strategic sourcing activities and vendor‑related initiatives in collaboration with procurement and business stakeholders’ expectationsExperience in preparing, structuring, and facilitating governance forums, steering committees, and decision‑making bodies involving ExCo members or Board of Directors representativesStrong understanding of sourcing‑related regulations, outsourcing frameworks, third‑party risk requirements, and regulatory knowledge of operational resilience principles, including critical service identification, dependency mapping, and impact tolerance considerationsFamiliarity with the TIPM ecosystem and its application for managing third‑party risks, controls, and oversight across transformation initiativesStrategic sourcing and category management expertiseSupplier and contract management for complex and critical servicesStrong strategic reflection capabilities, with the ability to contribute to the long‑term development, positioning, and maturity of the sourcing domainNegotiation and influencing skills to challenge sourcing approaches, suppliers, and intragroup arrangements, and to drive increased value, performance, and sustainability of sourcing outcomesRecommended qualificationsMaster’s degree or equivalent experience6 to 10 years of experience in sourcing, category management, procurement, or supplier governance; or transformation, change management, or complex program deliverySeveral years of experience leading teams or complex (sourcing) initiativesStrong knowledge of sourcing frameworks, negotiation, contract management, and regulatory requirementsExcellent verbal, written, and presentation skillsEmployee Experience and BenefitsING supports your professional development and wellbeing. You will benefit from autonomy in your role, a hybrid working model supporting work‑life balance, and collaboration with experienced colleagues committed to operational excellence and safe business. In addition, ING offers competitive compensation, health coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, learning opportunities, mobility support, and wellbeing services.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value diversity, learning, and innovation.
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