IS Sourcing Category Specialist m/f/d, Zürich
To strengthen our clients Global IS Sourcing Team, we are seeking experienced professionals for the role of IS Sourcing Regional Category Specialist, supporting the European Region .
In this role, you will be part of a dynamic, globally distributed team delivering Local Country, Distinct, and Common i ndirect IS Sourcing support across Europe to our clients Business Areas: Electrification (EL), Motion (MO), and Process Automation (PA). start date: Jan/Feb 2026
end date: Jul 2026 with a high chance onto extension
workload: 100%
location: Zürich (CH)
work model: Contracting
Your Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end IS Sourcing activities for assigned requests, ensuring alignment with business needs and sourcing policies
Define and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies across multiple IS categories:
IT Services, Software & SaaS, Infrastructure & Hardware, Telecommunications and Print Services
Manage sourcing events from requirement gathering through to contract finalization
Lead commercial and legal negotiations for IS sourcing contracts typically ranging from $25K to $500K
Execute RFQs/RFPs and negotiate contracts up to $2M
Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation for allocated contracts
Facilitate contract lifecycle activities including change requests, amendments, renewals, and terminations
Maintain accurate documentation and metadata in the contract management system
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (Legal, Tax, Security, Data Protection, Finance, AI)
Lead meetings and negotiations with our clients stakeholders & vendors
Your Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience in IS Sourcing, Procurement
Proven track record in commercial and legal negotiations, especially with large IT suppliers .
Strong understanding of contracting processes and IT sourcing categories
Experience working within European markets is highly desirable
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, or related field
Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical thinking, decision-making ability, and strategic mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a global, matrixed organization
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a dynamic, changing environment
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