Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist (Carve-outs and Di vestments) 100%

Languages: Fluent in English; knowledge of German, or French is an asset.

Project Duration: 02.03.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Procurement Specialist with a strong background in company carve‑outs and divestments to support a major organizational transformation project. In this role, you will be responsible for driving and optimizing procurement processes within the indirect procurement categories Technology, Logistics, Professional Services, and MRO during and after carve‑out activities.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in indirect procurement within complex environments, strong negotiation and vendor‑management capabilities, and the ability to ensure procurement stability and continuity throughout change processes.

• Lead and support procurement activities related to carve‑out preparation, due diligence, planning, and execution.
• Ensure smooth transition and integration of systems, tools, services, and supplier relationships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Manage contract negotiations, vendor performance, and compliance with service and contractual obligations.

• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, service level, and risk.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, innovations, and best practices.

• Oversee contract creation, negotiation, review, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.

• Analyze spend and identify potential savings across indirect categories.
• Implement strategies to reduce cost, increase efficiency, and improve overall procurement value.
• Identify and mitigate procurement, supplier, commercial, and contractual risks.
• Ensure continuity planning and compliance with governance requirements.
• Work closely with IT, Automation, Quality, MRO, Finance, Legal, and other business units.
• Ensure alignment with organizational strategies and carve‑out objectives.

• Develop procurement performance metrics and dashboards.
• Provide actionable insights based on spend analysis and performance data.

• Support the enhancement of procurement policies, guidelines, and process improvements.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or procurement‑related certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.

• 7-10 years of experience in indirect procurement.
• At least 3-5 years of direct experience in carve‑out, divestment, or M&A procurement activities.

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier management.
• Proven track record managing procurement within divestment environments.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with procurement tools, ERPs, and the MS Office Suite.

If you are interested in this position contact me as soon as possible! Send your CV over our home page to Fabiola Miranda or per mail directly to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.