Manpower We are seeking an experienced IS Sourcing Regional Category Specialist to support technology sourcing activities across the Europe region for a global industrial organization. In this role, you will join a dynamic, internationally distributed IS Sourcing team responsible for delivering strategic and operational sourcing support across multiple business areas. This hybrid position is based in Zurich and offered as a contract from January 2025 through July 2026. It is an excellent opportunity for a sourcing professional with strong commercial and legal negotiation skills, particularly within IT Services, Software, SaaS, and Infrastructure categories, who thrives in a global, matrixed environment. Responsibilities : - Lead end-to-end IS Sourcing activities for assigned requests, ensuring alignment with business needs, compliance, and sourcing frameworks - Define and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies across multiple IS categories including IT Services, Software & SaaS, Infrastructure & Hardware, Telecommunications, and Print Services - Manage sourcing events from requirement gathering to contract finalization - Lead commercial and legal negotiations for contracts typically ranging from $25K to $500K - Execute RFQs/RFPs and negotiate agreements up to $2M - Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and overall value creation across allocated sourcing activities - Facilitate contract lifecycle activities including renewals, extensions, amendments, change requests, and terminations - Maintain accurate contract documentation, metadata, and reporting within the contract management system - Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts including Legal, Tax, Security, Data Protection, Finance, and AI teams - Lead meetings, discussions, and negotiation sessions with internal stakeholders and suppliers - Ensure sourcing activities support broader regional and global sourcing strategies Requirements : - Minimum 5 years of experience in IS Sourcing or Procurement - Proven track record in commercial and legal negotiations within IT categories - Strong understanding of contracting processes and IT sourcing domains (Software, SaaS, IT Services, Hardware, Telecommunications) - Experience working within European markets is highly desirable - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, Business, or a related field - Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills - Strong analytical thinking, decision-making ability, and strategic mindset - Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization - Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships in dynamic and evolving environments Are you interested in this opportunity? I look forward to receiving your CV. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Aneta Andrzejewska at +41 58 307 2967 or connect via LinkedIn: Aneta Andrzejewska. Even if this particular role isn't the right fit for you, we'd still love to hear from you ? Experis IT has numerous exciting opportunities across Switzerland. You can find all our current openings at https://de.experis.ch. Branche: Werbung/Grafik/Marketing Funktion: Personalwesen