Global Category Manager Professional Services

ING

Gja18 36 or 40 hour workweek; 13th month salary; 8...
Hybrid
Strategic negotiation with top consulting firms
Management of global legal panel services
Experience in contingency and temporary labour
The Global Category Manager Professional Services at ING is responsible for developing strategies and managing vendor relationships in the Professional Services category, focusing on cost improvements and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, particularly within the financial services sector, and possess strong negotiation and analytical skills

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for developing category strategies for Professional Services to achieve significant year-on-year cost improvements while meeting financial targets.
  • Candidates must leverage expertise to lead complex negotiations with major strategic suppliers such as McKinsey, BCG, EY, PWC, and Deloitte.
  • The position offers a hybrid working model, a 13th-month salary, and an individual savings contribution of 3.5% of the gross annual salary.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Global Category Manager Professional Services at ING is responsible for developing strategies and managing vendor relationships in the Professional Services category, focusing on cost improvements and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, particularly within the financial services sector, and possess strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Salary

GJA18 36 or 40 hour workweek; 13th month salary; 8% Holiday payment; Individual Savings Contribution 3.5%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic negotiation with top consulting firms
  • Management of global legal panel services
  • Experience in contingency and temporary labour
  • Knowledge of professional services fee structures
  • Leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Agile and self-driven mindset
  • Drive sustainable procurement practices
  • Advanced advisory skills for stakeholders
  • Experience working with offshore teams
  • Strong conflict resolution capabilities

Key Requirements

  • >6 years experience in Procurement at strategic level
  • >5 years Category specific experience for workforce management
  • Proven experience managing Global Legal panel
  • Master English business language communication
  • Leadership experience managing direct reports

Work Rights

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