Ph3Your role work environment /h3 pYou 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. /p pYou 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. /p h3Role Purpose And Responsibilities /h3 pAs 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. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead strategic sourcing projects, in alignment with procurement strategy and business priorities /li liSteer sourcing and supplier‑related initiatives linked to offshoring and outsourcing, or operational change /li liDefine and maintain sourcing frameworks, standards, and governance models in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations /li liPrepare, structure, and facilitate governance and decision forums, including steering committees involving ExCo members or Board representatives (TIPM, TIPM Sub Committee) /li liMonitor supplier‑related risks, dependencies, and performance issues in collaboration with business contract owners and operational resilience stakeholders /li liMonitor sourcing performance and cost efficiency, and propose corrective actions where required /li liEnsure compliance with regulations for both third party and intragroup by pro‑actively managing the sourcing portfolio /li liBuild and develop sourcing and category management capabilities within the team through coaching and formal development /li liAct as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier‑related topics /li liEnsure clear governance, roles, responsibilities, and decision‑making structures across sourcing initiatives /li liDrive stakeholder engagement and communication to support buy‑in, adoption, and sustainable change /li liContribute to the definition and continuous improvement of the sourcing strategy, ensuring strong alignment with the department’s strategic positioning, global context, and long‑term objectives /li liProactively challenge and improve sourcing initiatives by assessing their performance outcomes and value for money, including intragroup sourcing arrangements /li /ul h3Additional Leadership And Management Responsibilities /h3 ul liAct as a business partner for internal stakeholders, balancing cost, risk, resilience, and strategic objectives /li liSet clear performance objectives, track delivery, and hold teams accountable for results /li liDrive continuous improvement by simplifying, standardizing, and professionalizing sourcing and vendor management practices /li liSupport capacity and workforce planning to ensure adequate expertise for sourcing and supplier oversight /li /ul h3Success Profile /h3 ul liStrong leadership skills with the ability to build, inspire, and develop high‑performing expert teams /li liA strategic mindset combined with strong execution discipline /li liHigh standards of ownership, accountability, and results orientation /li liExcellent communication skills, able to translate strategy into clear direction and action /li liProven experience in strategic sourcing, or supplier governance in regulated environments /li liThe ability to operate confidently with senior management, ExCo members, and governance bodies; and navigate organizational complexity /li liStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills /li liComfort dealing with ambiguity and complex regulatory expectations /li /ul h3Key Skills And Expertise /h3 ul liGovernance design and assurance for large and complex initiatives /li liRisk, issue, and dependency management /li liStakeholder engagement and senior‑level advisory skills /li liPerformance management and results tracking /li liContinuous improvement and innovation in ways of working /li liFinancial and business acumen to support business cases and investment decisions /li liSourcing and supplier management capabilities, including the ability to steer strategic sourcing activities and vendor‑related initiatives in collaboration with procurement and business stakeholders’ expectations /li liExperience in preparing, structuring, and facilitating governance forums, steering committees, and decision‑making bodies involving ExCo members or Board of Directors representatives /li liStrong understanding of sourcing‑related regulations, outsourcing frameworks, third‑party risk requirements, and regulatory /li liKnowledge of operational resilience principles, including critical service identification, dependency mapping, and impact tolerance considerations /li liFamiliarity with the TIPM ecosystem and its application for managing third‑party risks, controls, and oversight across transformation initiatives /li liStrategic sourcing and category management expertise /li liSupplier and contract management for complex and critical services /li liStrong strategic reflection capabilities, with the ability to contribute to the long‑term development, positioning, and maturity of the sourcing domain /li liNegotiation and influencing skills to challenge sourcing approaches, suppliers, and intragroup arrangements, and to drive increased value, performance, and sustainability of sourcing outcomes /li /ul h3Recommended Qualifications /h3 ul liMaster’s degree or equivalent experience /li li6 to 10 years of experience in sourcing, category management, procurement, or supplier governance; or transformation, change management, or complex program delivery /li liSeveral years of experience leading teams or complex (sourcing) initiatives /li liStrong knowledge of sourcing frameworks, negotiation, contract management, and regulatory requirements /li liExcellent verbal, written, and presentation skills /li /ul h3Employee Experience And Benefits /h3 pING 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr