<p>For our client, an international company based in  Baden, we are looking for a Corporate Procurement Specialist / Global SCM Specialist (m/f/d).</p><p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />General Information:<br /><br /> </p><ul><li><p>Start: asap</p></li><li><p>Duration: Initial contract of 4 months with extension option based on performance</p></li><li><p>Workplace: Zurich (HQ) / Baden</p></li><li><p>Workload: 50–100%</p></li><li><p>Remote/Home Office: Hybrid – mainly remote, with presence in the Zurich office 1–2 times per week depending on stakeholder needs</p></li></ul><p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Tasks & Responsibilities:<br /><br /> </p><ul><li><p>Support the development and ensure communication and implementation of Corporate Procurement strategies</p></li><li><p>Contribute to the improvement of procurement areas such as Indirect Materials & Services, Risk Management, and Supply Base Management</p></li><li><p>Ensure execution, maintenance, and compliance of assigned procurement activities and initiatives</p></li><li><p>Collaborate in the development and implementation of global procurement strategies related to Indirect Materials & Services, Risk Management, Supplier Management, Quality, and Sustainability</p></li><li><p>Drive implementation of strategic sourcing and supplier risk mitigation efforts</p></li><li><p>Engage with internal stakeholders and support cross-functional procurement activities</p></li><li><p>Promote and ensure procurement compliance and process excellence across projects and categories</p></li><li><p>Sourcing of Indirect Spend Categories</p></li><li>Run eRfX for HR, MarCom, Consulting, Financial and Legal Services (Professional Services) and other indirect Services Categories</li><li><p>Interact and manage senior stakeholders within the Organization</p></li><li>Execute implementation of Procurement Strategies in close alignment with the relevant category teams and business stakeholders</li><li><p>Report to the Co-Head of Corporate Procurement</p></li></ul><br /><br /><br /><br />Qualifications:<br /> <ul><li>Strong Indirect Procurement background required</li><li>Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior-level stakeholders (management, C-suite executives)</li><li>Experience building and maintaining strategic relationships across organizations</li><li>Strong ability to navigate complex organizational structures and gain buy-in from diverse teams</li><li>Proven track record managing multiple procurement initiatives simultaneously</li><li>Ability to drive projects from conception through implementation and closure</li><li>Experience with timeline management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation</li><li>Excellent written communication skills (reports, proposals, strategic documentation)</li><li>Strong presentation and verbal communication abilities for executive-level discussions</li><li>Capable of translating complex procurement concepts for various audiences</li><li>Strategic thinking approach to procurement challenges</li><li>Analytical mindset with ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions</li><li>Creative approach to improving processes and supplier relationships </li><li><p>Fluency in English is required; German is a strong advantage</p></li></ul><br />