Global Category Manager Professional Services

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Gja18 36 or 40 hour workweek; 13th month salary; 8...
Hybrid
Global category management experience
Strategic negotiation with top consulting firms
Professional services fee structure knowledge
The Global Category Manager for Professional Services at ING is responsible for developing category strategies, managing vendor relations, and achieving cost improvements in consultancy, legal services, and workforce management. The role requires extensive experience in procurement and strong leadership skills, with a focus on collaboration with senior stakeholders

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for developing global category strategies for professional services to achieve significant year-on-year cost improvements.
  • Candidates must leverage extensive knowledge of top strategic vendors like McKinsey, BCG, and Big Four firms to lead complex negotiations.
  • The position offers a hybrid working model, a 13th-month salary, and an attractive pension scheme as part of the benefits package.

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The Global Category Manager for Professional Services at ING is responsible for developing category strategies, managing vendor relations, and achieving cost improvements in consultancy, legal services, and workforce management. The role requires extensive experience in procurement and strong leadership skills, with a focus on collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Salary

GJA18 36 or 40 hour workweek; 13th month salary; 8% Holiday payment

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global Category Management experience
  • Strategic negotiation with top consulting firms
  • Professional services fee structure knowledge
  • Legal panel management expertise
  • Contingency and temporary labour optimization
  • Stakeholder management at C-Level

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in international financial services
  • Agile and self-driven mindset
  • Drive Sustainable Procurement initiatives
  • Offshore team collaboration experience
  • Advanced advisory skills

Key Requirements

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

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