Junior Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ING Group Full time
Junior Category Manager - 15 Month Secondment Junior Category Manager - 15 Month Secondment ING Group Sydney, Australia

Junior Category Manager - 15 Month Secondment ING Group Sydney, Australia Posted 3 days ago Permanent Competitive

Junior Category Manager - 15 Month Secondment

Job Description

Join ING and take the lead in revolutionizing our procurement processes to maximize value and drive results. We are seeking a Procurement expert, internally known as a Junior Category Manager , with a keen understanding of indirect spend categories and a knack for building strong relationships. You'll facilitate the end-to-end procurement process, from request for quotation/information/proposal through to negotiation and contract finalisation.

If you have a passion for enhancing services, reducing costs, and driving value-driven outcomes, then this is the role for you. Bring your negotiation, sourcing, and vendor management skills to the forefront and be a key player in our mission to align with both local and global objectives.

Let's collaborate and make a difference together at ING

What you'll do

  • Cultivate a deep understanding of business unit objectives and foster strong relationships with key category stakeholders
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to support business goals and objectives
  • Showcase leadership in all procurement sourcing activities
  • Collaborate with senior procurement category managers to oversee supplier sourcing process, ensuring stakeholder alignment and adherence to Procurement Framework
  • Lead tender and sourcing processes with guidance from senior category managers
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors throughout sourcing projects
  • Ensure adherence to Bank Policies and procedures to maintain compliance
What we're looking for?
  • Proven experience and demonstrated ability in procurement processes with 2+ years' experience
  • An excellent communicator with exceptional verbal, written, negotiation and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office with exposure to accounting and procurement systems i.e. PeopleSoft or similar (PeopleSoft will be highly regarded)
  • Experience in drafting tender documents and appraisals
What's in it for you?
  • Drop everything and learn with over 16,000 professional and personal development courses to choose from
  • Discounted ING Health Insurance
  • An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing
  • An IMPACT day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity
About Us

At ING, we want to make life simpler and more worthwhile - for everyone who banks with us, for the people who work with us, and the community at large, too.

When you come to work at ING, you're joining a team where individuality isn't just accepted, it's encouraged. We've built a culture that's fun, friendly and supportive - it's the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We're here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there's plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you've never considered.

We are all about celebrating success and as a result we are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a certified Family Inclusive workplace.

Sound like the kind of place you'd feel at home? We'd love to hear from you.

(One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So no agency introductions, please.)

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