Procurement Manager - Marketing & Professional Services
We have an exciting opportunity for a German‑speaking Procurement Manager Marketing & Professional Services to join a leading international procurement organization based in Zurich, Switzerland.
This role will focus on delivering strategic sourcing solutions across Marketing and Consulting categories, supporting major clients with commercial optimization, supplier strategy, and category expertise in a fast‑paced, advisory‑led environment.
Key responsibilities as Procurement Manager Marketing & Professional Services include:
Lead end‑to‑end sourcing projects across Marketing and Professional Services categories, including agency, media, events, consulting, and broader advisory spend
Develop and implement category strategies that deliver savings, supplier innovation, and commercial value
Manage tender processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations across complex, service‑based categories
Partner closely with client stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective procurement strategies
Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and risk factors to improve quality, service, and cost outcomes
Deliver multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining a high level of stakeholder engagement and service delivery
The ideal candidate profile:
Strong procurement experience across both Marketing Services and Consulting/Professional Services spend categories
Proven success leading sourcing projects and negotiations within indirect procurement environments
Experience working in a consulting, advisory, or client‑facing procurement model is highly desirable
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate agency, consultancy, and service‑based contracts
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across senior business functions
Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
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