Description
NK096: Category Manager - Professional Services Banking, BrusselsBackground
The Corporate Procurement Department is a key contributor to effective spend management and is responsible for all Group non-payroll spend.
The Corporate Procurement organization is built around Category Managers and Buyers.
Category Managers and Buyers are reporting to a Procurement Director who is ensuring a close alignment with the respective management teams.
Role:
The Professional Services Category Manager is responsible for the definition and implementation of the optimal sourcing approach for all products, services and works within his spend domain and this for the entire Bank.
It includes category management in a cross-functional environment for related Services in particular but not limited to: Payroll, Human Capitals, Compensation & Benefits, HR & Business Insurances, Recruitment (temp labor as permanent; internal recruitment support services as external agencies sourcing, contractors and consultancy services), Employer Branding, Outplacement Services, Training, Subscriptions & Publications, Car Fleet, Internal Employee Events + other undefined professional services (translation, climate survey, expats & relocation ...).
Main objectives are to:
- Implement a procurement strategy for all products, services and works within spend category scope and this for the entire Group.
- Manage categories of spend through a network of suppliers in order to ensure business and strategic objectives are met.
You align sourcing strategies with changing business needs by challenging internal demand of stakeholders to external supply markets and you implement saving levers related to your category.
You develop and maintain a network with category supply markets, i.e. suppliers, influencers, etc.
In collaboration with the whole Corporate Procurement department, you share expertise and apply best business and procurement practices. You assemble and analyze all relevant information into an innovative business concept.
You contribute to the procurement methodology & attitude and with a commercial approach to spend reduction.
Your Profile:
- You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in Procurement
- You have developed solid knowledge and experience in Professional Services management
- You are sensitive to the confidentiality of information and ethics as required by the role
- You have excellent relationship management skills
- You have strong negotiation skills and have the ability to negotiate major win-win deals
- You are capable of working under pressure and are able to keep a focus on the best corporate solution
- You have a high level of ownership and can act autonomously as an advisor in your area of expertise
- Your written and oral English is fluent. French and/or Dutch are an asset
You must be an EU national to apply for this role
Ref: NK096
Location: Brussels
Duration: 3-6 months
Language: English ( Dutch or French advantageous )
Rate: euros per day