Ph3Your role work environment /h3pYou 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. /ph3Role Purpose and Responsibilities /h3pAs 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. /ph3Key responsibilities /h3ulliLead strategic sourcing projects, in alignment with procurement strategy and business priorities /liliSteer sourcing and supplier‑related initiatives linked to offshoring and outsourcing, or operational change /liliDefine and maintain sourcing frameworks, standards, and governance models in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations /liliPrepare, structure, and facilitate governance and decision forums, including steering committees involving ExCo members or Board representatives (TIPM, TIPM Sub Committee) /liliMonitor supplier‑related risks, dependencies, and performance issues in collaboration with business contract owners and operational resilience stakeholders /liliMonitor sourcing performance and cost efficiency, and propose corrective actions where required /liliEnsure compliance with regulations for both third party and intragroup by pro‑actively managing the sourcing portfolio /liliBuild and develop sourcing and category management capabilities within the team through coaching and formal development /liliAct as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier‑related topics /liliEnsure clear governance, roles, responsibilities, and decision‑making structures across sourcing initiatives /liliDrive stakeholder engagement and communication to support buy‑in, adoption, and sustainable change /liliContribute 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 /liliProactively challenge and improve sourcing initiatives by assessing their performance outcomes and value for money, including intragroup sourcing arrangements /li /ulh3Additional leadership and management responsibilities /h3ulliAct as a business partner for internal stakeholders, balancing cost, risk, resilience, and strategic objectives /liliSet clear performance objectives, track delivery, and hold teams accountable for results /liliDrive continuous improvement by simplifying, standardizing, and professionalizing sourcing and vendor management practices /liliSupport capacity and workforce planning to ensure adequate expertise for sourcing and supplier oversight /li /ulh3Success Profile /h3ulliStrong leadership skills with the ability to build, inspire, and develop high‑performing expert teams /liliA strategic mindset combined with strong execution discipline /liliHigh standards of ownership, accountability, and results orientation /liliExcellent communication skills, able to translate strategy into clear direction and action /liliProven experience in strategic sourcing, or supplier governance in regulated environments /liliThe ability to operate confidently with senior management, ExCo members, and governance bodies; and navigate organizational complexity /liliStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills /liliComfort dealing with ambiguity and complex regulatory expectations /liliGovernance design and assurance for large and complex initiatives /liliRisk, issue, and dependency management /liliStakeholder engagement and senior‑level advisory skills /liliPerformance management and results tracking /liliContinuous improvement and innovation in ways of working /liliFinancial and business acumen to support business cases and investment decisions /liliSourcing and supplier management capabilities, including the ability to steer strategic sourcing activities and vendor‑related initiatives in collaboration with procurement and business stakeholders’ expectations /liliExperience in preparing, structuring, and facilitating governance forums, steering committees, and decision‑making bodies involving ExCo members or Board of Directors representatives /liliStrong 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 considerations /liliFamiliarity with the TIPM ecosystem and its application for managing third‑party risks, controls, and oversight across transformation initiatives /liliStrategic sourcing and category management expertise /liliSupplier and contract management for complex and critical services /liliStrong strategic reflection capabilities, with the ability to contribute to the long‑term development, positioning, and maturity of the sourcing domain /liliNegotiation and influencing skills to challenge sourcing approaches, suppliers, and intragroup arrangements, and to drive increased value, performance, and sustainability of sourcing outcomes /li /ulh3Recommended qualifications /h3ulliMaster’s degree or equivalent experience /lili6 to 10 years of experience in sourcing, category management, procurement, or supplier governance; or transformation, change management, or complex program delivery /liliSeveral years of experience leading teams or complex (sourcing) initiatives /liliStrong knowledge of sourcing frameworks, negotiation, contract management, and regulatory requirements /liliExcellent verbal, written, and presentation skills /li /ulh3Employee Experience and Benefits /h3pING 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. /ppWe welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value diversity, learning, and innovation. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr