Procurement Specialist - HR Services

About the role

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing for HR services, acting as a trusted advisor to HR, Legal and Finance partners. The role will translate business needs into sourcing strategies, manage complex projects and ensure commercial excellence.

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.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in consulting, procurement advisory or PMO roles.
• Proven ability to advise senior HR stakeholders and translate needs into sourcing and commercial strategies.
• Experience leading transformational sourcing initiatives across HR service categories (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 (MSAs, change orders, amendments).
• Fluency in English and German.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders in matrixed organisations.
• Skilled in vendor relationship management, performance governance and strategic supplier engagement.
• Proficient in building business cases, cost/benefit analysis and pricing models aligned to HR service delivery.
• Strong project management and execution skills, including RFP/RFI processes and market analysis.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities.

Required skills