Strategic IT Sourcing Manager/Strategic IT Procurement

Are you an experienced Strategic IT Sourcing Manager ready to drive change? Join our client's IT Procurement team in Zurich. This is a hands-on role with a focus on leading the IT Professional Services category, where you'll be instrumental in developing strategies, optimizing vendor relationships, and ensuring service excellence.

This is a maternity cover position with a contract duration of 10-14 months, and there is a possibility for extension. The role offers a 100% workload.

Your Responsibilities

As the Strategic IT Sourcing Manager, you'll be responsible for the full procurement lifecycle, from strategy to execution and management. Your key duties will include:

• Category Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement short-, mid-, and long-term strategies for IT Professional Services, aligning procurement priorities with business objectives and technology roadmaps. You'll continuously assess market trends to keep plans current.

• Sourcing & Commercial Execution: Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives for IT services, including contract negotiation and supplier selection. You'll focus on driving cost optimization, improving service quality, and mitigating risk.

• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Build and manage strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to IT and business leaders on sourcing strategy and supplier performance.

• Performance & Spend Management: Analyze spending, contracts, and supplier performance to identify savings opportunities and operational efficiencies. You'll also monitor the contract renewal calendar to proactively manage negotiations.

• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Partner with the shared procurement team and contribute to cross-functional initiatives and knowledge-sharing.

Your Profile

You will have a proactive attitude and a proven track record in strategic procurement. We are looking for someone with:

• 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement, with a preference for experience in IT services, vendor management, or IT contract management.

• Proven expertise in category management, stakeholder engagement, and complex negotiations.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to drive initiatives independently.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is required, and German is a plus.

• A strong understanding of IT and digital trends, with a digital mindset being an advantage.

• Familiarity with shared services procurement models is also a plus.