Senior IT Procurement Manager

Job Description

As a Senior IT Procurement Manager, your primary responsibility will be the procurement of Software, SaaS, IT Services and Hardware, managing sourcing projects from demand identification to contract sign-off. This role presents a valuable opportunity to contribute to Danske Bank’s IT strategy implementation, playing a vital part in cost optimisation, compliance projects and category management.

You will join our IT Procurement team in Lithuania, a part of Strategic Sourcing Procurement, working alongside a network of over 20 IT Procurement professionals based in Denmark and Lithuania. Together, we deliver comprehensive IT procurement services to the entire Danske Bank group.

• Depending on your experience and knowledge, we may offer you a different seniority for the role.
  
  

“We’re open to people from all different walks of life and cultures to join our team.”

You will:

• Engage daily with a variety of stakeholders, identifying and understanding their requirements and demands, and assist them in business case preparations
• Procure IT solutions, SaaS, software, services, focusing on commercial competitiveness, risk management specific to financial institutions, and overall expenditure
• Plan and execute sophisticated sourcing activities (RFx, tender, etc.) in line with industry standards
• Act as a project manager guiding and supporting stakeholders through different processes including security consulting, data protection assessments, etc
• Manage outsourcing and DORA contracts in accordance with EBA regulations
• Facilitate commercial and contractual negotiations, working closely with specialists from Legal, Compliance, Performance Management, IT Security, etc., to ensure alignment with business needs and Group policies
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reductions on a regular and proactive basis (e.g. supplier rationalisation, demand management)
• Present sourcing cases to management
  
  

About you:

• 3 – 5 years of experience in IT procurement or indirect procurement, and a solid understanding of procurement processes and functions
• Knowledge of Software, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS from a commercial perspective
• Solid negotiation and contract drafting skills in the IT arena, including knowledge in IT, basic legal terms and contractual obligations
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and present to stakeholders, vendors and senior management
• Demonstrated experience in project and program management, with a focus on the implementation and delivery of results
• Experience in sourcing of IT (software, cloud solutions, hardware and telecommunications categories) would be appreciated, as is knowledge of outsourcing / DORA / TPRM processes in the financial sector
• Advanced English language skills
  
  

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 3680 EUR to 5520 EUR gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package which includes:

• Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e-learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.
• Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well-being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
• Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.
• Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.
• Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.
  
  

See all the benefits HERE .

Your title in job contract will be Procurement Specialist, Chief.

If you're interested in this role and joining my team, feel free to contact me – Vidas Gruodis via LinkedIn, and I will answer your questions!

About Us

Danske Bank is a Nordic bank with bridges to the world around us. For 150 years, we have supported people and businesses in releasing their potential. A career with us is an opportunity to join a community of 22,000 colleagues in a culture where we are committed to Teaming Up, Owning It and Being Open. Together, we are on a journey to transform Danske Bank into a better bank. For our customers, our employees and the societies around us.