Sourcing & Category Expert Infrastructure Software
Core
Lead global sourcing execution, contract management, and vendor strategy for critical infrastructure software spend across ING's 20+ countries.
Role type
Senior Sourcing & Category Expert (Infrastructure Software)
Builds
Global vendor strategies, strategic contracts, and sourcing events for enterprise software.
Domain
Financial Services / Enterprise Software Procurement
Required skills
Global sourcing execution, strategic contract negotiation, vendor strategy development, RFX process management, supplier performance monitoring, risk mitigation, multi-stakeholder engagement, commercial acumen, software market analysis, license model expertise
Preferred skills
Experience with Microsoft, Broadcom, Oracle, IBM, hyperscalers, SAP, FIS, core-banking applications, offshore team management
Technologies
Microsoft, Broadcom, Oracle, IBM, hyperscalers, SAP, FIS, core-banking, investment banking applications
Responsibilities
Design and execute global sourcing events (RFX process), negotiate and finalize strategic contracts, manage vendor master data and contract lifecycle, monitor supplier performance and compliance, advise senior stakeholders on category strategy, drive continuous improvement in vendor relationships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
