Global Category Manager Professional Services

ING

Gja18 36 or 40 hour workweek; 13th month salary; 8...
Hybrid
Strategic negotiation with top consulting firms
Global legal panel management experience
Contingency and temporary labour optimization
ING is seeking a Global Category Manager for Professional Services to develop and implement category strategies, focusing on consultancy activities and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have over six years of strategic procurement experience, particularly within the financial services sector, and strong negotiation skills, particularly with top strategic vendors

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on developing global 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 the Board level.
  • The company offers a hybrid working model, a 13th-month salary, an 8% holiday payment, and individual savings contributions as part of its benefits package.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

ING is seeking a Global Category Manager for Professional Services to develop and implement category strategies, focusing on consultancy activities and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have over six years of strategic procurement experience, particularly within the financial services sector, and strong negotiation skills, particularly with top strategic vendors.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic negotiation with top consulting firms
  • Global legal panel management experience
  • Contingency and temporary labour optimization
  • Professional services fee structure expertise
  • Contract framework and billing model knowledge
  • Stakeholder management at C-Level and Board

Nice-to-have

  • Agile and self-driven mindset
  • Drive sustainable procurement initiatives
  • Experience working with offshore teams
  • Strong analytical and executive presentation skills
  • Influencing cross-functional regional teams

Key Requirements

  • >6 years in Procurement area
  • >5 years Category specific experience for workforce management
  • Proven experience in managing Global Legal panel
  • Leadership experience managing direct reports or coaching colleagues
  • Master English business language/communication perfectly

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