[Urgent] Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement Manager page is loaded## Senior Procurement Managerlocations: Sydneytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: October 25, 2025 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ-10102704ING Australia’s Procurement team is looking to hire a **Senior Procurement Manager** based at our Sydney office. You will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic third-party supplier arrangements that support ING Australia's LEAP strategy and business growth. This is a senior role that serves as the second-in-command to the Head of Procurement, with dual responsibilities for Portfolio Leadership – managing the Professional Services category, including consulting, travel, HR and other related services and supporting the Head of Procurement in supporting the team, driving operational excellence, and evolving procurement capabilities. We are looking for a seasoned procurement professional with strong commercial acumen, deep technical expertise, and the ability to influence across complex stakeholder environments. It also requires demonstrated people management and experience in financial services procurement, ideally IT.**What you’ll do*** Lead sourcing and procurement activities for Professional Services, including consulting, travel, and HR* Act as a subject matter expert in third-party risk, compliance, and procurement strategy* Build strong relationships across the business to ensure early and meaningful procurement engagement* Deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and improved service outcomes* Lead supplier negotiations and secure long-term supply control* Support the Head of Procurement in team leadership, performance management, and strategic planning* Drive procurement pipeline development, benefits tracking, and reporting* Manage high-profile, time-sensitive projects with operational impact* Navigate global directives and adapt to local requirements* Champion change through new ways of working and technology**What we’re looking for*** Tertiary qualification in business or related discipline* Substantial experience in procurement, including RFPs, e-auctions, and platforms like Coupa or Ariba* Proven success in banking and IT procurement* Experience in complex, global organisations and working with senior stakeholders* People management experience, ideally cross-functional* Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills* Familiarity with internal reporting of procurement activities (e.g., savings, ESG)* High attention to detail, strategic thinking, and problem-solving ability* A proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to lead from the front* Discounted ING Health Insurance* An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing* An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activityAt 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. (One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So no agency introductions, please.)Contact Mark Montgomery on mark.montgomery@ing.com**Applications close Friday 24th October** **Before you apply** Here at ING we consider employee development to be important and encourage existing employees to apply for suitable internal positions. It is expected that any employee applying for a vacant position would have been in their current role for a minimum of twelve (12) months before applying. This may be waived in special circumstances and after consultation with your managerING is Australia's most recommended bank according to RFi XPRT Survey, February 2021 - July 2021 (n = 31,903) when compared to customers of 20 other banks operating in Australia.#LI-DNI
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