Sourcing expert BPO (business process outsourcing) vacancy for our Zurich based client in the Consulting & Business Services sector. Your tasks: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for BPO categories (e.g., customer service, finance & accounting, HR services, IT support, shared services) Lead end-to-end RFx processes, including supplier evaluation and selection Conduct commercial and contractual negotiations with BPO providers Define service scope, SLAs, KPIs, and governance models with business stakeholders Manage supplier performance through structured review meetings and scorecards Support transition and transformation projects (such as outsourcing, re-tendering, offshoring) Your experience/knowledge: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field Several years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or vendor management, ideally within financial services or professional services Strong understanding of BPO operating models, SLAs, pricing structures, and governance frameworks Experience with global or multi-regional service providers and strong negotiation skills managing complex, high-value contracts Language skills: English fluent, German nice to have Your soft skills: Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration Analytical mindset with strong communication and presentation skills Ability to assess and mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks Location: Zurich, Switzerland Work setting: Hybrid Sector: Consulting & Business Services Start: ASAP Duration: 6 Months (Try & Hire) Workload: 100% Ref.Nr.: BH 24009 Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you. Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens, and current work-permit holders for Switzerland. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application. As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client. This job advertisement was prepared with the assistance of AI technology and has undergone human review and approval.