IT Supplier Manager, Gdynia

Job ID: 21643

Do you have experience from working with suppliers delivering IT services, cloud or infrastructure solutions? Or do you have experience in delivering IT services or software solutions from a delivery perspective? Would you like to be part of a centralised unit that is managing some of the bank’s most critical and major IT suppliers? We are looking for a curious and collaborative person that would like to join our team!

At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That’s why we’re deeply committed to providing the financial solutions of tomorrow to our customers. We’re creating an agile environment where we experiment and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger. 

About this opportunity

We add value by ensuring that compliant and cost efficient services are delivered to Nordea, while also exploring opportunities for the future through innovation – ensuring Nordea remains competitive also in the future. You will execute supplier management tasks in line with best practices and to help producing value add for Nordea, ensuring control and oversight for the suppliers you will manage.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee and facilitate the agreed governance between Nordea and selected supplier(s) and constantly look for improvements
• Develop and maintain long-standing relationships with Nordea’s suppliers
• Collaborate with service owners, interfacing units and other stakeholders
• Drive and facilitate certain risk management processes and activities with regards to your appointed supplier(s)
• Provide oversight, guidance and support during negotiations as needed
• Act as escalation point and resolve disputes
• Seek value creation opportunities from supplier relationships – helping Nordea to increase the outcome of the agreements
• Contribute to improve processes and best practices within the supplier management discipline
• Work to increase the supplier management knowledge and understanding – both within and outside your own unit
• Contribute and/or participate in activities with our suppliers that will increase the resiliency of the bank 
• The role is based in Gdynia or Stockholm

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you have a curious mindset and the ability to look strategically while also managing operational activities.

Your experience and background:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an international environment working with supplier management, service delivery and/or procurement related activities
• Hands-on experience working with IT deliveries and/or suppliers
• Ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders as well as with suppliers
• Risk management and/or negotiation experience
• Experience from international roles or working in an international company with a diverse culture and daily interaction with many different nationalities
• Solid analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in English (both in writing and speaking)

It will also be of benefit with below experience and/or competencies, but not a requirement:

• Experience in any context of IT outsourcing, cloud, infrastructure or software solutions
• Experience working with global suppliers in a regulated environment

If this sounds like you, we cannot wait to receive your application! 

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 31/05/2024. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Staffan Rosell, staffan.rosell@nordea.com.

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.

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