Key tasks and responsibilities

• Provide leadership in defining and implementing the global strategy for IT, Telecommunications & IT consulting category;
• Create and lead the sourcing strategy for the category to deliver the lowest total cost of acquisition for products or services, while delivering improved value and service;
• Develop together with Head of IT and Head of Indirect Procurement a pipeline of projects based on spend analysis which are fully aligned with category strategy and criticality to the business;
• Lead global tenders & sourcing projects as well as contract negotiation to deliver best value and ensure compliance with the supplier code of conduct.
• Coordinate and manage of all global procurement projects for the IT category:
• Ensure that the procurement process is run in the most efficient way and be accountable for contract finalization and related timelines;
• Act as the single point of contact in providing expert leadership to the sourcing function for IT category;
• Understand the best practices in the sourcing function and to incorporate them into the category strategy;
• Implement a strategic supplier management program and reduce the number of non-strategic suppliers;
• Implement effective global contract management practices, supplier due diligence and supplier risk management.

Key skills / requirements

• 10 years' worth of experience in a strategic procurement role with an international focus and background in the IT category (Hardware, Software, Telecommunications / Network);
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT or engineering and a qualification in purchasing and supply chain professional bodies;
• Contractual experience, with a background in technology contracts (e.g. licenses, SLA, IT services, SaaS, Cloud);
• Experience in strategic sourcing & negotiating agreements with large IT suppliers (e.g. Microsoft, SAP, etc);
• Passion for the IT & technology world and understands the market trends;
• Strong Leadership & Influencing skills to work in a matrix organization;
• Solid financial background
• Fluent in German and English

What we offer

• A dynamic working environment with room for ideas and innovations
• You-culture and development opportunities
• Exciting projects and tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
• Attractive employment conditions
• Flexible working models: Muttenz and/or Zurich, home office