IS Sourcing Category Specialist

vor 16 Stunden

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Coopers Group AG Vollzeit CHF 1'000'000 - CHF 2'500'000 pro Jahr

To strengthen our clients Global IS Sourcing Team, we are seeking experienced professionals for the role of IS Sourcing Regional Category Specialist, supporting the
European Region
.

In this role, you will be part of a dynamic, globally distributed team delivering Local Country, Distinct, and Common i
ndirect IS Sourcing support
across Europe to
our clients Business Areas: Electrification (EL), Motion (MO), and Process Automation (PA)
.

start date:
Jan/Feb 2026

end date:
Jul 2026 with a high chance onto extension

workload:
100%

location:
Zürich (CH)

work model:
Contracting

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end IS Sourcing activities for assigned requests, ensuring alignment with business needs and sourcing policies
  • Define and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies across multiple IS categories:
  • IT Services, Software & SaaS, Infrastructure & Hardware, Telecommunications and Print Services
  • Manage sourcing events from requirement gathering through to contract finalization
  • Lead commercial and legal negotiations for IS sourcing contracts typically ranging from $25K to $500K
  • Execute RFQs/RFPs and negotiate contracts up to $2M
  • Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation for allocated contracts
  • Facilitate contract lifecycle activities including change requests, amendments, renewals, and terminations
  • Maintain accurate documentation and metadata in the contract management system
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (Legal, Tax, Security, Data Protection, Finance, AI)
  • Lead meetings and negotiations with our clients stakeholders & vendors

Your Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in
    IS Sourcing, Procurement
  • Proven track record in
    commercial and legal negotiations
    , especially with
    large IT suppliers
    .
  • Strong understanding of contracting processes and IT sourcing categories
  • Experience working within European markets is highly desirable
  • Bachelor's degree
    in Supply Chain Management, IT, or related field
  • Fluent in
    English
    (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus
  • Excellent
    communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management
    skills
  • Strong analytical thinking, decision-making ability, and strategic mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a global, matrixed organization
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a dynamic, changing environment

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