Category Lead (Sourcing & Third Party Risk Management)

Category Lead (Sourcing & Third Party Risk Management) Join us and get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to literally build a local banking champion! Apply now Join our team as a Category Lead ! Yes, you can! That's our attitude towards our work, ambitions, ideas, and relationships. We at Luminor believe that anyone has the potential to achieve big things and encourage everyone to achieve them, professionally and personally. Whoever you are and whatever your role is, with Luminor, you will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a local banking champion. How You Will Make an Impact: Focus on the category of Indirect Sourcing, specifically in the areas of facilities management, marketing, and professional services Lead, develop and implement sourcing strategies and plans that meets organizational requirements Manage relationships with internal stakeholders to identify their sourcing needs Act as functional lead for the sourcing managers within the category, as well as coordinate and organize capacity Identify and execute process improvements for operational efficiency Continuously seek optimization opportunities Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with internal procedures, including contract negotiations, RFx activities, and supplier analysis based on cost, quality, reliability, and risk Oversee the assigned sourcing category and manage the lifecycle of suppliers and agreements Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with quality and delivery standards Execute pre- and post-contract activities according to internal processes Maintain proper documentation and ensure readiness per internal requirements What Makes You a Great Fit: A minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement and project management A comprehensive understanding of the supplier market Proficiency in procurement, sourcing, category management, and outsourcing processes Familiarity with third party risk management regulations (DORA, Outsourcing) Familiarity with sourcing tools and systems Knowledge and awareness of strategies to avoid conflicts of interest Team management experience Strong experience in executive-level stakeholder alignment Fluent English is required in spoken and written communication due to working on Pan-Baltic level Why You Will Love Working Here: Flexibility. Flexible working hours, Hybrid work, and the possibility to work from anywhere in the EU, Iceland, Switzerland, and the UK (in total 90 days per year) International teams. Teams that go outside Pan-Baltic borders, where people value challenging work together with good humor and having fun Culture. You’ll be joining a team where things move fast, ideas flow freely, and change is part of the everyday. It’s a dynamic environment that keeps you learning, growing, and never bored More vacation. Additional weeks of vacation are available to all employees who have been in the company for 1 year or more Volunteer time off. We care about giving back to society, therefore, you will get additional days off for volunteering purposes Paid leave. We are proud of our employees who are participating in military training. Therefore, Luminor offers 30 fully paid calendar days for military training every year Health benefits. A competitive benefits package in addition to your salary that includes health insurance after the first 3 months pass in all three Baltic states, as well as Health days in case of your absence due to sickness without a doctor's note needed Wellbeing. Access to tools and resources that help you feel good and be productive at work and in life Professional growth. Internal and external training programs, LinkedIn learning, workshops, conferences, online training, etc Special Offer for Luminor products & services. Enjoy special offers & pricing for products and services provided by Luminor Gross salary. 4,760 - 5,800 EUR/month, which is to be determined depending on your level of experience and competencies The application deadline is the 1st of September. We are looking for a candidate primarily already located within the Baltics. Please apply with your CV in English and PDF format ! Locations Vilnius, Lithuania Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Yes, you can! That's our attitude Towards our work, ambitions, ideas and relationships. We, at Luminor, believe that anyone has the potential to achieve big things and we encourage everyone to achieve them – professionally and personally. Whoever you are, and whatever your role is, with Luminor you will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to literally build a local banking champion. About Luminor Group Luminor is the leading independent bank in the Baltics and the third-largest provider of financial services in our region. We serve the financial needs of individuals, families, and companies. Just like our home markets of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania we are young, dynamic, and forward looking. Luminor has a strong and capable team that is committed to achieving our strategic objectives. We are dedicated to supporting sustainable growth in the Baltic region by providing a long-term commitment to businesses and individuals.