Procurement Specialist (all genders)
Procurement Specialist (all genders)
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Job Description
Founded in Switzerland in 1968 Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner with engineering and innovation in our DNA. Were trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrows markets customers and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation digital solutions and applications and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex regulated spaces including health and finance connecting strategy tech implementation and operational services to help clients become more effective resilient businesses.
If you share our values and want to do the best work for the right reasons we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.
Important: To ensure a smooth review process please submit all application documents (CV cover letter) in English only.
The role
The Procurement Specialist acts as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and internal business functions across indirect (non-IT) procurement categories including Marketing Facility Management People & Culture Travel Finance and Consulting. The role focuses on building procurement governance co-developing sourcing strategies and advancing procurement maturity without owning supplier relationships or contracts.
How youll make an impact
Strategic Business Partnering & Category Support.
Collaborates closely with key stakeholders to develop cross-functional sourcing strategies for relevant categories and subcategories with the aim of maximizing value from the supplier base
Provides market insights best practices and commercial guidance to support informed procurement decisions
Advises and challenges the business on demand definition and specifications to ensure strategic alignment
Actively contributes to the selection of procurement-relevant IT solutions that support
Governance process efficiency and decision-making.
Works closely with Legal Finance Risk Security and other functions to support integrated compliant sourcing decisions
Drives procurement enablement through internal communications knowledge sharing and use of supporting tools
Promotes transparency process alignment and increased procurement maturity across Zuhlke
Procurement Governance Design & Deployment
Responsible for designing and deploying Zühlkes procurement governance framework including:
Mission vision and procurement strategy
Policy and process frameworks
Make-or-buy assessments and sourcing methodology
Supplier selection criteria risk management and decision guidelines
Contracting and supplier management principles
Ensures governance is scalable practical and adopted across the organization
Leads stakeholder training communication and guidance for effective implementation
Whats important to us
University degree in Business Administration Procurement Law or a related field
Proven relevant experience in strategic procurement or procurement governance
Proven experience working with senior stakeholders and developing sourcing strategies
Familiarity with the selection and implementation of procurement-relevant IT solutions is a strong advantage
Solid understanding of indirect procurement and value-based sourcing
Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative business-oriented approach
Experienced in navigating matrix organizations and driving change
Fluent in English and proficiency in German or another European language is an asset
What we offer
Work life blend:we offer a safe & healthy workplace with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home
Profit share scheme:In addition to your annual salary you may receive a profit share defined by the companys success in the previous year
Global and Diverse Zühlke community:witness how colleagues from all our 17 offices across the globe come together to create a unique positive and inclusive work culture learning from one another at annual team camps and celebrating year-end parties and other local festivities.
Committed to development:we are committed to the growth of our people and are investing in your development. Were empowering you to build the skills you need to make a positive impact both personally and for our clients today and in the future.
To dive deeper into local benefits of working in Zühlke follow the link.
How to Apply
Please remember all applications must be submitted in English only to be considered.
If you feel you dont meet all the requirements we are still happy to get to know you learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!
We welcome people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender personality national origin race religion colour sexual orientation gender identity age marital status disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
