Procurement Specialist

About the role

We're looking for a hands-on
Procurement Specialist
to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you'll play a key role in managing sourcing, negotiation, and contract processes across critical categories—primarily
IT, Telecom, and Professional Services
.

This is a permanent position for someone who's eager to grow with the bank and contribute to building a modern, strategic procurement function.

What You'll Do

• Drive or support
  RFPs and tender processes
  , ensuring alignment with internal procedures.
• Lead
  supplier negotiations
  to secure optimal conditions in terms of pricing, terms, quality, and performance.
• Develop and manage strong
  supplier relationships
  for both recurring and strategic needs.
• Oversee
  contract execution
  , monitor performance, and help resolve potential disputes.
• Provide
  analytical support
  and insights to optimize sourcing strategies across IT and indirect spend.
• Ensure full compliance with
  procurement policies
  and contribute to meeting broader
  business goals
  .

Your Focus Areas

• Software
  – Licensing, support, and maintenance (banking-specific applications).
• Hardware
  – Laptops, desktops, printers, and related maintenance.
• IT Outsourcing
  – Service agreements and supplier management.
• Telecom
  – Infrastructure, subscriptions, and service contracts.
• Professional Services
  – Plus other indirect spend categories as needed.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience
  in indirect procurement, with strong exposure to
  IT
  and
  Professional Services
  .
• A sharp,
  analytical mindset
  and a structured approach to solving problems.
• A
  proactive, pragmatic attitude
  —you take ownership and deliver results.
• Strong
  stakeholder management skills
  and a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• Comfort in navigating a
  lean and evolving procurement setup
  —you'll help shape it

Your Background

• Master's degree in
  Business, Economics, Finance
  , or a related field.
• While a technical degree isn't required, familiarity with
  IT products and services
  is a definite advantage.
• Experience in the
  financial sector
  and knowledge of regulations like
  DORA
  are nice to have.

Languages

• Native French or Dutch
  , with full professional proficiency in the other.
• Strong written and spoken
  English
  required.

Tech & Tools

• Experience with
  contract management tools
  is a plus—but not a deal-breaker.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking bank that values initiative, autonomy, and collaboration. This is your chance to help shape a modern procurement function from the ground up.