IT Supplier Manager (f/m/d), 100% Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see www.bachem.com. 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 Would you like to drive innovation together with us? We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal. Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our location in Bubendorf! Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered. Share this job posting by email