Would you like to work in one of the largest financial institutions in Europe that is going through a very interesting and ambitious transformation journey on both business and IT level? We are now looking for an IT Sourcing Manager to drive and to lead vendor selection, savings and supplier management processes.
In Nordea, we’re harnessing the power of technology to reinvent the future of banking. A tech revolution is underway – and you can make an impact. Though we’re a Nordic bank, we’re also a large IT employer in Tricity and Warsaw. Working with international teams in an inspiring working environment, you’ll have lots of opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
Welcome to the Technology Procurement team. We add value by playing a key role in matching the external supplier quality level to the high internal ambition level. As an IT Sourcing Manager, you’ll play a valuable role in supporting the efforts to achieve most 'value for money' from Nordea's external IT suppliers. We work with Nordea's existing and future suppliers by best-in-class sourcing processes to create great customer experiences. You will have a chance to develop professionally and work on many different projects with a demanding and international stakeholder environment and a global supplier base.
What you’ll be doing:
- Driving procurement activities in accordance with Nordea Procurement Policy and related guidelines as well as applicable laws, rules and regulations - from initiation to fully handed over to the Business Area/Group Function for implementation
- Acting as a key contact and subject matter expert in procurement related activities towards Business Areas/Group Functions to facilitate process compliance and decision making
- Actively producing and promoting ideas for sourcing projects/activities that will add value to Nordea or reduce Nordea´s costs based on a value chain perspective
- Developing tactical/strategic recommendations for decision by Steering Committee or other decision party in Nordea in order to ensure creation of optimal solutions for the Sourcing Unit
- Actively managing stakeholders of the procurement activities to enable professional relationships internally and external to Nordea
You’ll join a to a diverse team of procurement specialists that work as an integrated part of the Nordic organization, engaged with teams across the whole Nordea organization on challenging IT projects. The role is based in Gdynia or Warsaw.
Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.
To succeed in this role, we believe that you:
- Have worked in the international company
- You are experienced with complex sourcing projects and/or category management in complex IT environments.
- You are expected to have some experience within the field of IT sourcing, negotiations and contracting, ideally on a multinational level.
- You would like to take the next step in your career in the international financial company.
Your experience and background:
- Fluency in English (both in writing and speaking)
- Degree in Law, Business, Operations or Supply Chain Management
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience ideally in the international multi stakeholder environment within procurement
- Proven track record in sourcing/negotiating IT contracts
- Distinct people and business acumen, enabling you to develop an effective strategy for completing your tasks and influence suppliers and key stakeholders in the organisation
- It is a benefit if you have experience in the international roles or working in the international company with a diverse culture and daily interaction with many different nationalities
- Experience in defining and documenting processes is an advantage but not a requirement
If this sounds like you, get in touch!
Please submit your application no later than 31 July 2020.
At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.
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