Leader IT Outsourcing Procurement; Hybrid; m​/f​/x​/d

Location

Zurich, Zurich, CH

Are you a bold, strategic procurement leader ready to shape the future of IT Outsourcing at one of the world's leading reinsurance companies? Swiss Re is looking for a visionary individual who thrives on driving transformation, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable value in a fast-evolving digital landscape. If you bring a sharp commercial mindset, a passion for partnership, and a track record of turning complex sourcing challenges into competitive advantages - this is your moment.

• Align the category team strategically to Business and Domain priorities, delivering clear and measurable procurement value
• Partner with IT leadership to optimize the external vendor mix, rationalize the vendor base, and improve tool and product utilization
• Own end-to-end sourcing strategy across IT Outsourcing categories - application development & maintenance, infrastructure operations, and IT services Build trusted relationships with business partners and suppliers, leading high-stakes negotiations with confidence
• Lead and develop the IT Outsourcing Procurement and Sourcing Execution team, driving a culture of accountability and innovation
• Coordinate with Procurement peers to deliver an enterprise-wide approach that maximizes value and mitigates supply chain risk
• Define, track and report on KPIs, ensuring transparent delivery against targets for senior stakeholders
• Embed governance and compliance across all sourcing activities, proactively identifying and managing supply chain risks
• Drive transformation with an entrepreneurial, outcome-focused mindset, continuously evolving procurement processes
• Monitor market trends and bring innovative sourcing models and commercial structures to Swiss Re

The IT Outsourcing Procurement team is part of Swiss Re's broader IT & Data Procurement function within the Cost and Procurement department of Global Finance. Our team holds global accountability for end-to-end sourcing activities and the development of Swiss Re's sourcing strategy across IT Outsourcing categories of spend. We are a collaborative, experienced, and results-oriented team that works hand-in-hand with Swiss Re's business partners and through established sourcing networks to execute strategy that delivers real value - optimizing cost, improving quality, and mitigating risk across the supply chain.

We are a team that takes pride in being trusted advisors, strategic partners, and agents of positive change within the organization.

You are a seasoned procurement professional with a proven ability to translate complex IT Outsourcing challenges into pragmatic, business-aligned solutions. You communicate with clarity and confidence - whether engaging with business partners, external suppliers, or executive leadership - and you know how to build trust across all levels of an organization. You lead with purpose, champion continuous improvement, and demonstrate the behaviours that reflect Swiss Re's leadership imperatives: driving sustainable performance, developing people, and delivering outcomes that matter.

You bring a collaborative spirit, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.

• 10+ years of IT Outsourcing experience (offshore and nearshore), with strong market knowledge across application development & maintenance, infrastructure operations, and IT services categories
• Industry experience in insurance, reinsurance, or financial services is required, with the ability to navigate sector-specific regulatory, risk, and compliance considerations in sourcing decisions
• Demonstrated proficiency in executing pragmatic solutions in close collaboration with business stakeholders, with a track record of advancing business priorities through effective procurement strategies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with business partners and external suppliers at all levels, including executive leadership
• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Business Administration, IT, or a scientific/technical field; CIPS or…