Global Contracting & Partner Management Leader

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Basel seeks a Global Expert Contracting & Partner Management to set and govern global standards for project delivery, contracting strategies, and partner management across our capital investment portfolio.

You will build strategic supplier relationships, mitigate risks, and drive capability across international sites, collaborating with Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to ensure integrated decision-making and market leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in a related discipline; professional certifications in procurement, contracting, or project management are a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in contracting, commercial management, procurement, or project delivery in capital investment projects.
• Fluency in English; German knowledge or willingness to learn; willing to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Establish global contracting standards and governance across the global sites network.
• Shape delivery and contracting strategies with project teams to select fit-for-purpose models and risk allocations.
• Mitigate commercial risks through independent reviews, scope changes, claims, and disputes across the project lifecycle.
• Lead partner and supplier relationship management with Global Procurement and evaluation of supplier performance.
• Build organizational capability with training, playbooks, and communities of practice across Engineering and Procurement.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Project Managers, Project Controls, Legal, Finance, and Procurement for integrated decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Influence

Strategic Thinking

Digital Mindset

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree

Certifications in procurement/contracting/project management

Job description

Roche in Basel seeks a Global Expert Contracting & Partner Management to set and govern global standards for project delivery, contracting strategies, and partner management across our capital investment portfolio.

You will build strategic supplier relationships, mitigate risks, and drive capability across international sites, collaborating with Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to ensure integrated decision-making and market leadership.