Manpower We are seeking a highly experienced Global IT Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a leading global industrial technology organization. This role is based in Zurich and offered in a hybrid working model. This is a contract position, running from January 2025 through July 2026, and is ideally suited for a seasoned sourcing professional with deep expertise in complex IT contract negotiations, strategic vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration on a global scale. You will play a key role in driving major IT sourcing initiatives and securing high-value contracts across multiple technology categories. Responsibilities: - Lead complex IT/IS strategic sourcing projects across Software, IT Services, Infrastructure, Hardware, and Communications categories - Manage the full sourcing lifecycle: engagement, RFQ/RFP, evaluation, negotiations, and contract signature - Develop negotiation strategies, including target setting, BATNA, governance, risk analysis, and strengths/weaknesses assessment - Drive major contract negotiations with global technology and service providers - Partner closely with business owners to support deal structuring and ensure alignment with IT strategy, vendor portfolio, and sourcing roadmap - Collaborate with internal experts (legal, tax, finance, security, privacy) to ensure contractual, commercial, and compliance accuracy - Support IT and business stakeholders in aligning sourcing delivery models to business requirements - Deliver measurable cost savings and contribute to annual IS Sourcing target achievements, including forecasting and reporting - Provide leadership, communication, and guidance to stakeholders across multiple business units and geographies - Ensure contract management processes comply with corporate policies and governance frameworks Requirements : - Minimum 10 years of professional experience in supply chain, IT/IS sourcing, contract management, or related fields - At least 5?7 years of experience in strategic IT/IS sourcing, particularly in Software, IT Services, and Infrastructure - Proven track record leading complex, high-value sourcing initiatives and negotiating large-scale contracts - Strong category management experience in software, IT services, or infrastructure - Solid understanding of contractual, commercial, and legal aspects of IT sourcing negotiations - Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills - Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to handle a high volume of contracts - Exceptional communication and negotiation skills in an international environment - Culturally aware and capable of working effectively with global teams - Fluent English Are you interested in this opportunity? I look forward to receiving your CV. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Aneta Andrzejewska at +41 58 307 2967 or connect via LinkedIn: Aneta Andrzejewska. Even if this particular role isn't the right fit for you, we'd still love to hear from you ? Experis IT has numerous exciting opportunities across Switzerland. You can find all our current openings at https://de.experis.ch. Branche: Werbung/Grafik/Marketing Funktion: Personalwesen