Corporate Procurement Specialist (m/f/d)

• Start: asap

• Duration: Initial contract of 4 months with extension or permanent position

• Workplace: Zurich (HQ) / Baden

• Workload: 50–100%

• Remote/Home Office: Hybrid – mainly remote, with presence in the Zurich office 1–2 times per week depending on stakeholder needs

Tasks & Responsibilities:

 

• Support the development and ensure communication and implementation of Corporate Procurement strategies

• Contribute to the improvement of procurement areas such as Indirect Materials & Services, Risk Management, and Supply Base Management

• Ensure execution, maintenance, and compliance of assigned procurement activities and initiatives

• Collaborate in the development and implementation of global procurement strategies related to Indirect Materials & Services, Risk Management, Supplier Management, Quality, and Sustainability

• Drive implementation of strategic sourcing and supplier risk mitigation efforts

• Engage with internal stakeholders and support cross-functional procurement activities

• Promote and ensure procurement compliance and process excellence across projects and categories

• Sourcing of Indirect Spend Categories

• Run eRfX for HR, MarCom, Consulting, Financial and Legal Services (Professional Services) and other indirect Services Categories

• Interact and manage senior stakeholders within the Organization

• Execute implementation of Procurement Strategies in close alignment with the relevant category teams and business stakeholders

• Report to the Co-Head of Corporate Procurement

• Strong Indirect Procurement background required
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior-level stakeholders (management, C-suite executives)
• Experience building and maintaining strategic relationships across organizations
• Strong ability to navigate complex organizational structures and gain buy-in from diverse teams
• Proven track record managing multiple procurement initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to drive projects from conception through implementation and closure
• Experience with timeline management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation
• Excellent written communication skills (reports, proposals, strategic documentation)
• Strong presentation and verbal communication abilities for executive-level discussions
• Capable of translating complex procurement concepts for various audiences
• Strategic thinking approach to procurement challenges
• Analytical mindset with ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
• Creative approach to improving processes and supplier relationships 

• Fluency in English is required; German is a strong advantage