PpZürich /ppFull time /ppFor our newly established sourcing unit, we are seeking a Head of Procurement at Swiss Life Asset Managers who will additionally act as Senior Category Manager IT Services. In this key leadership role, you will build and lead the procurement / sourcing function as a central function for IT and business services procurement, driving cross-entity sourcing and category strategies. You will manage end‑to‑end sourcing processes, negotiations, and supplier relationships, while partnering closely with IT, Finance, Legal, Risk, IT Security, Data Protection and Compliance. At the same time, you will shape and establish a modern sourcing organization, defining professional, sustainable, and value‑driven sourcing standards across the entire IT and Non‑IT portfolio. You will also lead a distributed team, including nearshore resources, and act as a trusted advisor to senior management on complex sourcing and outsourcing decisions. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliFunction Leadership Team Management /liliLead and develop the strategic and operational sourcing function, including distributed onshore and nearshore team members /liliBuild Strategic Sourcing as a central function for IT and business related sourcing, driving cross‑entity alignment, governance standards and category strategies /liliDevelop, implement, and monitor category strategies across IT and Non‑IT categories /liliDrive the professionalization and continuous improvement of sourcing processes, tools, reporting and service delivery /liliEnsure consistent application of sourcing standards, category strategies and governance requirements across entities and teams /liliIT Category Management Strategic Sourcing /liliOwn and further develop category strategies for IT, IT Services, software, cloud/SaaS, infrastructure and related business or non‑IT spend areas where assigned /liliAct as Senior IT Category Manager, shaping vendor strategy for IT Services and driving sustainable value creation, risk mitigation and supplier performance /liliLead end‑to‑end sourcing processes, including market analysis, tenders, negotiations, supplier selection, supplier relationships for strategic and complex engagements /liliOversee and continuously improve procurement services, including sourcing pipeline transparency, saving tracking and value reporting /liliDrive the professionalization and optimization of procurement processes, with a strong focus on IT integration, supplier management, and compliance requirements /liliEstablish and develop a systematic supplier management framework, including performance management and long‑term partnership development /liliCollaborate closely with project managers and business stakeholders to successfully deliver complex sourcing and outsourcing initiatives /liliMonitor market and technology trends and advise senior management, particularly in IT, on complex make‑or‑buy scenarios /liliEnsure alignment with regulatory requirements, TPRM standards, and governance functions (Legal, Risk, Compliance, Data Protection, IT Security) /liliPromote innovative sourcing solutions that contribute to long‑term business success /li /ulh3Experience /h3ulliUniversity degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, Law, or a comparable qualification /lili5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement leadership, ideally within the financial services industry /liliProven people leadership experience, including managing international and distributed onshore/nearshore teams /liliProven track record of building, maturing or leading strategic sourcing and category management functions /liliStrong business orientation with the ability to link sourcing strategies to organizational value creation /liliDeep understanding of IT categories, including IT Services, software, cloud/SaaS infrastructure and managed services ecosystems /liliGood working knowledge of contract structures, legal frameworks, and standard contractual terminology; able to coordinate effectively with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Data Protection, IT Security and TPRM functions /liliExcellent communication and negotiation skills with a confident and professional presence when engaging senior management, business stakeholders, and suppliers /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ullidiscounts on SL investment products and mortgages /liliRemote Work Abroad options /liliInhouse AM Academy with broad range of development opportunities /lilicontribution to 3rd pillar life insurance /liliemployer's contributions to the pension fund /lilireka cheques and meal allowance /lilidiscounts on public transportation (up to 35%) /liliflexible working models /lilivarious timeout models /liliworking time models from 58 years of age offerings /li /ulpSwiss Life Asset Managers /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr