You lead and mentor the IT sourcing team while driving strategic initiatives and managing supplier relationships. Your role focuses on improving cost efficiency and ensuring compliance through effective collaboration and reporting.
Anforderungen
- •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- •MBA preferred
- •10+ years in IT procurement
- •3–5 years of direct leadership
- •Proven expertise in contract negotiation
- •Managing complex, multi-country supplier relationships
- •Strong understanding of IT domains
- •SaaS, IaaS, enterprise software, cybersecurity, and networking
- •Exceptional analytical skills
- •Communication and stakeholder management skills
- •Demonstrated ability to lead teams
- •Juggle multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
- •Track record of aligning IT sourcing strategies
- •Driving measurable impact
Deine Aufgaben
- •Mentor and support the IT sourcing team.
- •Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for IT.
- •Manage supplier relationships and associated risks.
- •Enhance cost efficiency through spend management.
- •Oversee contract negotiations and secure terms.
- •Collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and business units.
- •Track and report supplier performance and savings.
Original Beschreibung
# SCM IMS Tower Lead for IT Sourcing & Supplier Management (f/m/d)
**Remote - Zurich, Switzerland** | **Full time**
**Location:**
Remote - Zurich, Switzerland
**Job ID:**
R0096626
**Date Posted:**
2025-06-17
**Profession (Job Category):**
Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
**Job Schedule:**
Full time
**Remote:**
Yes
**Job Description:**
**The opportunity**
Join us as SCM IMS Tower Lead for IT Sourcing & Supplier Management — a strategic role at the intersection of technology, procurement, and performance. You’ll lead high-impact sourcing initiatives across all IT categories, shape supplier strategies that maximize value, and build strong partnerships that power innovation. If you bring sharp business acumen, deep technical insight, and a passion for results, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark.
**How you’ll make an impact**
* Mentor and support a high-performing IT sourcing team across Hardware, Software, and Services categories
* Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, aligning IT procurement with business goals and technology roadmap
* Manage supplier relationships and risks, ensuring compliance and maximizing service value
* Enhance cost efficiency through effective spend management, digitalization, and portfolio optimization
* Oversee contract negotiations, securing favorable terms while addressing legal, data, and cybersecurity risks
* Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Legal, Finance, and business units to align sourcing strategies
* Track and report supplier performance, market trends, and cost savings to senior leadership
**Your Background**
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA preferred
* 10+ years in IT procurement, sourcing, or supplier management, including 3–5 years of direct leadership
* Proven expertise in contract negotiation and managing complex, multi-country supplier relationships
* Strong understanding of IT domains like SaaS, IaaS, enterprise software, cybersecurity, and networking
* Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams, juggle multiple priorities, and deliver under pressure
* Track record of aligning IT sourcing strategies with business goals and driving measurable impact