Procurement HR Consulting – Zurich

Key Responsibilities:Build trusted relationships with HR, Legal, and Finance partners.Act as a strategic advisor, translating business needs into sourcing strategies.Lead and execute complex sourcing projects, including RFPs and supplier evaluations.Analyze financials, model pricing, and negotiate commercially sound deals.Draft and manage contracts, ensuring compliance and performance oversight.Monitor market trends and manage supplier relationships to drive innovation.Apply sourcing best practices and contribute to continuous improvement.Requirements:Professional ExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience in a consulting environment (e.g., management consulting, procurement advisory, or PMO roles).Proven ability to advise senior HR stakeholders and translate business needs into sourcing and commercial strategies.Experience leading transformational sourcing initiatives across key HR service categories (e.g., recruitment, benefits, payroll, L&D, HRIS).Hands-on experience managing the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including contract negotiation and supplier selection.Strong capability in structuring deals and drafting commercial contracts, including MSAs, change orders, and amendments.Stakeholder & Supplier ManagementDemonstrated ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders in complex, matrixed organizations.Skilled in vendor relationship management, performance governance, and strategic supplier engagement.Collaborative approach with internal teams, legal, and finance functions to ensure holistic outcomes.Strategic & Financial AcumenProficient in building business cases, performing cost/benefit analysis, and developing pricing models aligned to HR service delivery goals.Deep understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) and market benchmarking.Execution & DeliveryStrong project management and execution skills: ideally experienced in developing sourcing strategies, lead market analysis, and run RFP/RFI processes.Excellent communication and executive presentation skills; able to synthesize complex issues for clear decision-making.Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments, balancing competing priorities with high-quality delivery.