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Sourcing Category Lead - Financial Services

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Booking.com

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Amsterdam

AI generated summary

  • You should have 5+ years in Financial or Professional Services sourcing, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and global experience. A bachelor's degree is essential.
  • You will develop and implement procurement strategies, drive savings initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and influence stakeholder collaboration for optimal contract value.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with working with top-tier global consulting, accounting and tax firms, with an ability to manage tactical as well as strategic projects consistently.
  • Ability to work globally across decentralized organizations (5 different Business Units/brands) and comfortable in working with ambiguity in a corporate environment in a journey to improve processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build rapport and credibility with business partners, including senior leadership.
  • Motivation to evolve a selection of sub-categories to a strategic level that genuinely adds to the Value agenda that the Global Procurement department is looking to serve.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation skills.
  • Flexibility to operate across different time zones when needed. This role will service EMEA, and APAC stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's Degree and relevant (5+ years) experience in Financial Services or Professional Services sourcing, experience working in any of the above sub-categories or joining from a Financial Services organizational background would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Structure, develop and implement procurement category strategies for Financial Services, with an eye on Total Cost of Ownership
  • Drive savings and value delivery initiatives through sourcing, vendor consolidation, and process improvement, managing the end-to-end S2P process
  • Actively participate in the implementation of Procurement processes and tools as well as associated policies
  • Manage key third-party relationships (vendor management), develop reporting to provide stakeholders key information/insights and drive resolutions with any stakeholder and vendor escalations
  • Influence change in the mindset of stakeholders and brands to work as one combined company to maximize the value of contracts and vendor relationships

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Sourcing Category Lead - Financial Services?

The primary responsibility is to manage third-party contracts and relationships for Financial Services, which includes categories such as Tax, Accounting, Risk, Insurance, Debt Collection, and Treasury Services, across all Booking Holdings brands.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Services or Professional Services sourcing are required. Experience in specific sub-categories or a background in Financial Services would be beneficial.

Is experience with top-tier global consulting firms necessary?

Yes, familiarity with working with top-tier global consulting, accounting, and tax firms is preferred, with the ability to manage both tactical and strategic projects.

How does this role contribute to the company's value agenda?

This role aims to evolve the procurement strategies of various Financial Services sub-categories to a strategic level, adding genuine value to the Global Procurement department's agenda.

What are the expected working hours, and is flexibility required?

Flexibility to operate across different time zones is required, as this role will service stakeholders in EMEA and APAC regions.

What kind of benefits does Booking.com offer?

Booking.com provides a competitive compensation package, annual paid time off, a generous leave scheme, hybrid working conditions, and industry-leading product discounts.

Will there be opportunities for professional growth?

Yes, the role is designed for growing procurement professionals and provides opportunities to build data-led categories and relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Are there any specific licenses or certifications required for this role?

The job description does not specify any mandatory licenses or certifications, but relevant professional qualifications in procurement or finance may be advantageous.

Does Booking.com have a focus on diversity and inclusion?

Yes, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core parts of Booking.com's company culture, with a commitment to creating a workplace that represents a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Is relocation assistance provided for this role?

No, this role does not come with relocation assistance.

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A career at Booking.com is all about the journey, helping you explore new challenges in a place where you can be your best self. With plenty of exciting twists, turns and opportunities along the way. We’ve always been pioneers, on a mission to shape the future of travel through cutting edge technology, to make it easier for everyone to enjoy amazing experiences wherever they go. Under a desert sky, or in the heart of a bustling city. Discovering the perfect hideaway, or the perfect paella. When you join us, you’ll be part of a community where taking a different path and trying something new is celebrated and supported. And where making a difference counts. We’re determined to make the world of travel more sustainable, more accessible, and more inclusive, to create a positive impact on a global scale. That’s why we’re always looking for people who search for better solutions, the ones eager to stray off the beaten path to find new ways of doing things. Because at Booking.com it’s more than a job, it’s a journey we’re on together.