To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals. To strengthen our team in the Global IT department, we are looking for a dedicated IT Supplier Manager (f/m/d), 100%.
Your tasks
* Define and execute the global IT supplier strategy aligned with Bachem’s digital roadmap.
* Act as a trusted advisor to all IT departments, providing market insights and commercial expertise.
* Drive continuous cost optimization through benchmarking, consolidation, and competitive sourcing.
* Establish and maintain a global delivery and support model that meets regional and regulatory needs.
* Identify and shape long‑term strategic partnerships to enable innovation and capability growth.
* Ensure a structured and measurable vendor governance model (SLAs, KPIs, reviews).
* Lead strategic reviews focusing on value creation, innovation, and risk mitigation.
* Own contracting and commercial strategy to ensure transparent cost structures and TCO optimization.
* Lead strategic sourcing initiatives (RFPs) and monitor market trends for emerging solutions.
* Ensure globally consistent service delivery, addressing structural issues and driving systemic improvements.
Your profile
* Master’s degree in IT, Business Informatics, Technology Management, or a related field.
* 8–10+ years of experience in IT supplier management, strategic sourcing, or multivendor governance.
* Proven track record of value generation (cost optimization, TCO reduction, efficiency gains, innovation impact).
* Strong ability to act as a central enabler, co‑creating sourcing and service models with IT service owners.
* Deep experience negotiating software and cloud licensing agreements with focus on flexibility and risk reduction.
* Expertise in global service delivery models, cloud & managed services, and modern vendor ecosystems.
* Solid understanding of contracting frameworks, commercial models, SLAs/KPIs, and performance management.
* Experience working in regulated industries (Life Sciences / GxP) with compliance awareness.
* Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and collaboration skills across IT, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Quality & Security.
* Strong analytical and strategic problem‑solving capabilities
* Fluent in English (German an advantage).
Our offer
* A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development and training opportunities
* Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
* Company‑run daycare center on the Bachem Campus in Bubendorf
* 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
* Access to benefits platforms with discounts from external partners
* Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant
* A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus
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