Global Category Manager Professional Services

ING

Salary indication tailored to qualities; 13th mont...
Hybrid
Global category management experience
Professional services fee structures
Strategic negotiation with top vendors
ING is seeking a Global Category Manager for Professional Services to lead procurement strategies in consultancy, temporary labor, and legal services. The role requires significant experience in procurement and management, focusing on cost optimization and stakeholder engagement while offering a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on developing and driving category strategies for professional services to achieve significant year-on-year cost improvements while meeting financial targets.
  • Candidates must leverage extensive knowledge of top strategic vendors like McKinsey, BCG, and Big Four firms to lead complex negotiations up to C-Level and Board Level.
  • The position offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary tailored to experience, and benefits including an 8% holiday payment and individual savings contributions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

ING is seeking a Global Category Manager for Professional Services to lead procurement strategies in consultancy, temporary labor, and legal services. The role requires significant experience in procurement and management, focusing on cost optimization and stakeholder engagement while offering a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.

Salary

Salary indication tailored to qualities; 13th month salary; 8% Holiday payment; Individual Savings Contribution (BIS) 3.5%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global category management experience
  • Professional services fee structures
  • Strategic negotiation with top vendors
  • Legal panel management expertise
  • Contingency and temporary labour optimization
  • Contract framework and compliance knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Influencing senior stakeholders and board members
  • Cross-functional team leadership skills
  • Agile and self-driven work style
  • Experience with offshore teams
  • Sustainable procurement initiatives

Key Requirements

  • >6 years 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 with direct reports or coaching

Work Rights

Not specified

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