Expert lead Contract Strategy and Governance

Are you ready to make a difference, add value and drive strategic contract and vendor discussions for our most important contracts and vendor relations? ING is looking for a senior vendor/contract manager to drive contract ownership, compliance, and performance across our technology landscape. Join us to shape the future of technology strategy and vendor collaboration. The team You will be part of the Tech Strategy & Enterprise Architecture (TS&EA), Strategic Contracting & Governance department, reporting directly to Marc van Oorschot - Head of SC&G. This role plays a pivotal part in aligning global technology contracts with ING's strategic goals, working closely with CIOs, service owners, procurement, legal, and finance teams. The team culture is collaborative, innovative, and focused on delivering strategic impact. Roles and responsibilities As Consultant Strategic Contracting and Governance, you will: Lead strategic ownership and governance of global technology contracts Establish internal governance cadence and ensure stakeholder alignment Monitor contract performance and drive volume optimization and cost avoidance Engage with CIOs to proactively manage risks and resolve escalations Oversee legacy system decommissioning and rollout of target solutions Collaborate with Tier 1 vendors and strategic partners to enhance supplier strategy How to succeed We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you'll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we'll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself. To succeed in this role, you have

Bachelor's degree in IT Management, Information Systems, Law, or equivalent experience 7+ years in IT strategy, vendor and/or contract management Proven track record in cross-functional contract governance initiatives Strong stakeholder management and strategic/analytical thinking Experience with global IT contracts and supplier collaboration Ability to drive change and align technology with business strategy

We want to make sure that it's possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. The benefits of working with us at ING include: 25-28 vacation days depending on contract Pension scheme 13th month salary 8% Holiday payment Hybrid working Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities An informal working environment with innovative colleagues