Team Lead Procurement Hub

ING Hubs Poland is hiring!
Location: Poland with options for STA or Commuter.

The expected salary for this position: 17 300 - 23 000 PLN gross.

The financial ranges specified in the announcement are adjusted and may differ from the range specified in the remuneration regulations.

We are looking for you if you:

• have over 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or category management, including managerial responsibilities of team minimum 10 employees for more than 3 years,
• have experience in recruiting and starting up teams with transitioning operational activities into central location/team,
• are passionate about leading teams and building capability through coaching and development,
• capable of working in a dynamic environment where you can drive innovation and continuous improvement,
• are confident in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships to deliver optimal value,
• can balance stakeholder needs and build effective cross-functional partnerships,
• possess strong analytical skills and financial acumen to support strategic decision-making,
• communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing,
• hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

You will get extra points for:

• demonstrated success in leading process transitions, change initiatives or transformation projects,
• advanced skills in process mapping, creation of process documentation or workplace instructions,
• proven ability to manage large procurement programs and contract portfolios,
• high proficiency in negotiation and supplier management.

Your responsibilities:

• recruit and start up new team of approximately 20 to 25 procurement specialists,
• participate in procurement process transition from Netherlands to Central Hub Team,
• support trainings and growth of newly created team,
• support knowledge transfer process and procedures' creation,
• establish cooperation with Global Procurement functional line as well as main stakeholders under new Target Operating Model,
• lead a team of sourcing and category management professionals, setting standards and driving excellence,
• manage procurement programs, vendor selection, and contract negotiations for medium-sized categories,
• act as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals,
• develop and implement policies and procedures within your area of expertise,
• monitor operational compliance and performance, taking corrective actions when needed,
• drive engagement and accountability within your team to achieve business objectives,
• identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in sourcing practices,
• provide strategic direction and communicate the function’s goals in alignment with the broader mission.

Information about the Team:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Sourcing and Contract Expert for Professional Services to join our international team. In this role, you will be supporting the Global Professional Service Category Team. The role will be accountable for defining needs, researching the market, running sourcing events, managing suppliers, and negotiating contracts. You will be responsible for sourcing execution across assigned spend categories, managing contracts, and driving significant year-on-year cost improvements.

The role naming convention in the global ING job architecture will be “Lead Sourcing & Category Management I”.