Our client is a leading international consulting firm that partners with organizations to transform their operations, procurement functions, and business performance.

To support its continued growth in Switzerland, we are seeking a highly experienced Director – Procurement Transformation to drive business development, lead strategic transformation engagements, and help clients redefine the way their Procurement organizations operate.

Your Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Leadership

• Develop and strengthen relationships with senior procurement and transformation leaders, including Chief Procurement Officers, Heads of Procurement, COOs, and Transformation Directors.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with national and international clients.

• Lead proposal development and support the acquisition of strategic consulting engagements.

• Contribute to the growth and development of the Procurement consulting practice and service portfolio.

Procurement Transformation

• Lead large-scale procurement transformation programs across various industries.

• Design and implement Procurement Target Operating Models aligned with business objectives.

• Optimize end-to-end procurement processes, including Source-to-Pay, Strategic Sourcing, Spend Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Order Management, and Invoice-to-Pay.

• Support clients in enhancing procurement efficiency, governance, and organizational effectiveness.

• Advise on shared service centers, procurement operating models, outsourcing strategies, and procurement business partnering frameworks.

Digital Procurement & Technology Advisory

• Assess and optimize procurement technology landscapes.

• Advise clients on market-leading Source-to-Pay and procurement digital solutions.

• Support technology selection, implementation, and adoption initiatives.

• Drive digital transformation initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and value creation.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of procurement and transformation professionals.

• Foster talent development, coaching, and career progression within the team.

• Manage cross-functional projects and workstreams within large-scale transformation programs.

• Promote collaboration, innovation, and excellence across client engagements.

Your Profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Extensive experience within a leading consulting firm or a senior procurement transformation role.

• Strong expertise in procurement operating models, strategic sourcing, and procurement transformation.

• Proven experience with procurement technologies and digital procurement solutions.

• Demonstrated success in leading complex transformation programs and managing executive-level stakeholders.

• Strong business development and sales capabilities with a track record of acquiring and growing client relationships.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Fluent in English; German and/or French would be considered a strong advantage.