Strategic Sourcing Manager

Join us, and drive sourcing excellence across global markets!

Kraków – based opportunity with hybrid work model (6 days/month in the office).

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager you will be working for our client, a global financial services provider undergoing continuous transformation to optimize operational efficiency and cost savings across multiple regions. You will be supporting key sourcing projects that contribute directly to country-level savings targets, managing end-to-end sourcing activities across various categories. You will play a crucial role in negotiation, contract management, and driving sourcing strategies aligned with the company’s goals. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, hybrid environment where strategic thinking meets real-world impact.

Your main responsibilities:Managing sourcing projects across different categories and geographies

• Defining sourcing strategies to deliver maximum value
• Leading negotiations and finalizing contracts with suppliers
• Implementing, extending, and terminating supplier agreements
• Supporting delivery of annual cost savings targets
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements
• Applying supply, cost, and demand levers to sourcing processes
• Ensuring contract compliance and maintaining procurement standards
• Analyzing market data and benchmarks to guide sourcing decisions
• Coordinating with legal and compliance teams during the procurement lifecycle

• You’re ideal for this role if you have:

• Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Demonstrated success in negotiating supplier agreements
• Ability to manage projects and meet tight deadlines independently
• Strong data analysis and benchmarking capabilities
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• University degree in business, economics, or a related field
• Experience delivering measurable savings through sourcing strategies
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Capability to handle multiple sourcing categories simultaneously
• Comfort working in a hybrid office environment

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Experience with sourcing tools or procurement platforms
• Proficiency in any additional European language
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory aspects of sourcing
• Knowledge of supplier risk assessment and mitigation
• Previous experience working in a multinational financial institution
• Exposure to strategic sourcing across EMEA or global markets
• Ability to present sourcing strategies and results to senior stakeholders
• Understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) models
• Experience managing supplier relationships long-term
• Skills in spend analysis and reporting

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We would like to meet you. If you are interested please apply and attach your CV in English or Polish, including a statement that you agree to our processing and storing of your personal data. You can always also apply by sending us an email at recruitment@itds.pl.

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