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We are a professional services and consulting company with a global footprint, and are establish as recognized leader in our area. As part of our ambitious value creation strategy, we are seeking an HR Sourcing Expert with consulting background to join our team in Zurich and take an active role in shaping the future of our company.
Role Purpose:
Bring your HR category expertise and strong consulting mindset to the heart of strategic sourcing.
Are you a consultant and sourcing professional with a passion for people, partnerships, and performance? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your insights shape business outcomes? We’re looking for someone just like you to join our Zurich Professional Services Sourcing team—not just to fill a role, but to elevate it.
This is not your typical procurement job. We’re seeking a dynamic, service-oriented consultant and HR expert who understands the nuances of recruitment, temp labor, benefits, learning & development, payroll, and HR tech. You’ll bring your industry know-how and consulting mindset to help us build smarter sourcing strategies and stronger supplier relationships. Procurement deep knowledge is not necessarily required—we’ll help you learn that part—but strong experience as a consultant in consulting companies (ideally in the world of HR) is a must.
We are seeking a dynamic and client-focused professional to join our EMEA Professional Services Sourcing team as an HR Sourcing Expert. This role is pivotal in delivering high-impact sourcing solutions across the full lifecycle, tailored specifically to the Human Resources category.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide strategic, structured, and consistent sourcing support to clients, driving value, efficiency, and innovation in HR-related services. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise and mindset in consulting company across professional services sourcing, with ideally particular focus on HR subcategories including but not limited to recruitment, benefits administration, learning and development, payroll, and HRIS platforms.
This individual will work globally closely with stakeholders and business partners to align sourcing initiatives with organizational priorities, ensure compliance, and optimize vendor relationships, all while contributing to the broader evolution of our sourcing framework.
Key Responsibilities:
As an HR Sourcing Expert within the Professional Services Sourcing team, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic sourcing efforts for HR-related services across the organization. This role requires strong consulting and commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement capabilities and presentation skills.
The individual will have experience in working with clients, build relationship, capable to build and run high qualitative analysis and presentations.
Main responsibilities will include:
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with business partners and stakeholders across HR, Legal, and Finance.
* Serve as a strategic advisor, translating business needs into effective sourcing strategies.
* Strategic Sourcing & Execution
* Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of sourcing initiatives, varying in complexity and geographic scope.
* Execute market tenders (RFPs, RFIs) and facilitate supplier evaluations with cross-functional teams to support informed selection decisions.
* Analyze complex business and financial requirements, modeling pricing scenarios and future cost cases to inform negotiation strategies.
* Shape and negotiate deals that balance commercial advantage with operational fit.
* Contracting & Compliance
* Draft, review, and revise contracts in alignment with standard terms and conditions, including master agreements, amendments, task orders, and change orders.
* Lead negotiations to secure optimal terms while ensuring contractual compliance, supplier performance management, and timely issue resolution.
* Stay current on HR category trends, regulatory updates, and supplier innovations across the Americas and global markets.
* Establish and nurture strategic relationships with key suppliers to promote collaboration, innovation, and performance.
* Governance & Quality Standards
* Uphold corporate standards by leveraging approved sourcing tools, methodologies, and best practices.
* Consistently contribute to sourcing strategy plans and continuous improvement initiatives across assigned categories.
Requirements:
A seasoned HR Sourcing and Consulting professional with the business acumen and advisory capabilities to lead complex procurement initiatives while serving as a strategic partner to HR and business stakeholders. This role places greater emphasis on consulting expertise—driving outcomes through strategic influence, stakeholder collaboration, and problem-solving—while sourcing execution remains a strong supporting capability.
Education
* Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
Professional Experience
* Minimum 5 years of experience in a consulting environment (e.g., management consulting, procurement advisory, or PMO roles).
* Proven ability to advise senior HR stakeholders and translate business needs into sourcing and commercial strategies.
* Experience leading transformational sourcing initiatives across key HR service categories (e.g., recruitment, benefits, payroll, L&D, HRIS).
* Hands-on experience managing the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including contract negotiation and supplier selection.
* Strong capability in structuring deals and drafting commercial contracts, including MSAs, change orders, and amendments.
* Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders in complex, matrixed organizations.
* Skilled in vendor relationship management, performance governance, and strategic supplier engagement.
* Collaborative approach with internal teams, legal, and finance functions to ensure holistic outcomes.
* Strategic & Financial Acumen
* Proficient in building business cases, performing cost/benefit analysis, and developing pricing models aligned to HR service delivery goals.
* Deep understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) and market benchmarking.
* Compliance & Technical Expertise
* Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements, including data protection related to employee information.
* Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and sourcing analytics tools.
* Execution & Delivery
* Strong project management and execution skills: experienced in developing sourcing strategies, leading market analysis, and running RFP/RFI processes.
* Excellent communication and executive presentation skills; able to synthesize complex issues for clear decision-making.
* Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments, balancing competing priorities with high-quality delivery.
* Team & Culture Fit
* Consultative mindset with high accountability, adaptability, and business orientation.
* Embraces collaboration, drives change, and acts as a trusted advisor across multiple stakeholder groups.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Consulting
* Industries: Business Consulting and Services
We are not able to provide further candidate information at this time.
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