AI-Driven Global Procurement Lead (eSourcing & Digital)

Sazerac Company; Römerswil; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sazerac Company seeks a results-driven, technology‑savvy eSourcing & Digital Procurement Manager to join its Global Procurement team in Lucerne, Switzerland. You will blend tactical eSourcing execution with digital transformation initiatives across procurement.

The role manages day-to-day eSourcing operations, acts as a change agent for new technologies, and drives AI-enabled procurement solutions globally. A proactive, cross‑functional leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s or certifications is a plus.
• 7–10 years in procurement/sourcing with eSourcing experience.
• Proven experience with major eSourcing platforms.
• Advanced proficiency with Copilot and AI in procurement workflows.
• Working knowledge of coding and automation; prototype solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design, launch, and manage sourcing events (RFIs/RFPs/eAuctions) across categories.
• Onboard suppliers, communicate, and evaluate bids within eSourcing tools.
• Support category managers with hands-on execution of sourcing events.
• Track savings, cycle times, and supplier participation metrics.
• Stay updated on eSourcing trends and propose enhancements.
• Act as super-user for eSourcing platforms and AI tools.
• Support implementation and rollout of procurement technologies (P2P, CLM, analytics).
• Provide training and day-to-day support to procurement users globally.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and vendors for system integration.
• Identify opportunities to automate and digitize procurement processes.
• Design and deploy AI-enabled use cases, copilots, and agents.
• Build lightweight automations and data workflows with IT/business.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems

Master’s degree or professional certifications a plus

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Tools

eSourcing platforms (Keelvar, Archlet, Coupa, Jaggaer, Ivalua)

Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI capabilities

Coding/low-code: Python, SQL, APIs

Job description

Sazerac Company seeks a results-driven, technology‑savvy eSourcing & Digital Procurement Manager to join its Global Procurement team in Lucerne, Switzerland. You will blend tactical eSourcing execution with digital transformation initiatives across procurement.

The role manages day-to-day eSourcing operations, acts as a change agent for new technologies, and drives AI-enabled procurement solutions globally. A proactive, cross‑functional leader is essential.