Sourcing Manager

Our client, headquartered in Schaffhausen, is an important subsidiary of a global company, currently expanding its activities in Switzerland and Europe.

We are looking for a experienced Sourcing Manager. For this contracting position, based in Schaffhausen/Switzerland, our client is looking for a English speaking candidate who can start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

This position will deliver Procurement-based competitive advantages for IT-Application Services by negotiating Master Services Agreements' terms and pricing with its world-class supplier network.

Specific responsibilities will include:

- Negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs) terms with new IT-Vendors engaged to provide Application Services that align to established standards and minimize risks to the company.
- Negotiating global pricing schedules with new Applications Services vendors that are better than industry benchmark.
- Preparing and negotiating Amendments to existing MSAs as required.
- Preparing MSAs and Amendments for review by Legal Counsel, and working with vendors and Legal Counsel to negotiate and finalize these agreements.
- Reviewing vendor Work Orders for Application Services engagements for adherence to contracting standards, working with vendors to finalize Work Orders, and sending finalized Work Orders through for execution.
- Conducting industry benchmarking as required.
- Completing Application Services MSA and rate analyses as required.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelors Degree required, MBA/MS/Legal degree a plus, with a minimum 4 years of related experience in Purchasing, Sourcing and/or Procurement; or Paralegal certificate plus a minimum of 4 years experience as a paralegal performing contract reviews. Global sourcing experience in IT-Services preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing processes and legal contract negotiations is required, preferably on a global basis. Must be a strong leader and team player, able to interact at various levels within the organization and to lead negotiations. Excellent oral and written communication skills required, along with strong organization and follow-up skills. Knowledge of finance to facilitate the review of vendor financial proposals and the analysis of solutions preferred. Experience with MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel) strongly preferred.

ENGLISH: fluent (must)

SITE: Schaffhausen, Switzerland

WORKLOAD: 100% contract

ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 4-6 months

START DATE: immediately

Interested? Please apply online. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please don't hesitate to send your CV to Monika Zoltowska or if you should have any questions, please don't hesitate to call.

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