The successful candidate will work as part of Sourcing and Contracting team and lead low value tenders and to support and advise business owners on all matters concerning the procurement of IT goods and services. The main responsibilities are as follows:
- Provides procurement expertise to business owners
- Advises business owners in sourcing options and strategies in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Policy and Procedures
- Performs high value tenders and to assists business areas in low value tenders of indirect procurement (esp. IT, software & hardware, IT infrastructure, consultancy services) and assisting business areas in low value tenders and other sourcing activities and thereby:
- Ensuring fair and transparent decisions
- Drafting contracts, liaises with Legal Services and other required departments
- Negotiating with suppliers
International player in the financial sector12 months contract with extension option
In order to be considered for this role, the ideal candidate must have:
- University degree or equivalent training e.g. MA/BA in Procurement or CIPS-certification
- 3+ years' relevant working experience in Procurement (specifically executing tenders for indirect categories OR strong willingness to learn how to lead tenders)
- Sourcing Skills
- Proven contract drafting skills
- Ideally proven tendering skills as lead sourcer (500k+ value tenders)
- Good understanding of Purchase to Pay processes
- Negotiation skills
- Extensive experience with analytical tools
- Business fluency in English for high level communication with senior internal and external stakeholders; German skills are a plus
Our client, a leading international player in the financial sector with modern offices in the Basel area, is looking for a customer-oriented IT Sourcing Specialist 80% (a), in a temporary assignment for 12 months to start in September.
In this position the selected candidate will have a strong possibility of an extension depending on the motivation and performance. Hybrid working model. First 3 months would be at 100% due to another project that needs support on top.
Please note, only applications till 6th August can be considered.
Get your foot into the finance sector supporting a dynamic international team. Temporary assignment for the next 12 months to start immediately. Extension or take-over is possible. Hybrid working model.