Global Indirects Sourcing Lead – Strategy & Exec Impact

EMEA Recruitment; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment has exclusive mandate to secure a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for a world-leading consumer goods enterprise in Zurich. The role controls a USD $500M+ spend portfolio and drives category strategy, negotiations, and digital enablement across indirect services.

You will own global category strategies, negotiate high-stakes contracts, and lead regional teams across six zones to implement global playbooks locally.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years in indirect strategic sourcing or category management.
• Strong analytical skills with data modeling.
• Owner mindset with cross-functional influence.
• Fluent English; Swiss work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Own global category strategies and high-stakes contract negotiations in business services and facilities.
• Partner with global VPs and C-suite to optimize spend and supplier performance.
• Guide regional procurement teams across 6 geographic zones to implement global playbooks locally.
• Manage Zero-Based Budgeting policies, spending targets, and payment terms optimization.

Skills

Data modeling

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Analytical thinking

Tools

Excel

Job description

EMEA Recruitment has exclusive mandate to secure a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for a world-leading consumer goods enterprise in Zurich. The role controls a USD $500M+ spend portfolio and drives category strategy, negotiations, and digital enablement across indirect services.

You will own global category strategies, negotiate high-stakes contracts, and lead regional teams across six zones to implement global playbooks locally.