Leader IT Outsourcing Procurement

- Working at Swiss Re - What we do
- Working at Swiss Re - What we do
Zurich, Zurich, CH
Leader IT Outsourcing Procurement (Hybrid; m/f/x/d;100%)
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.
About the Role
As the Leader IT Outsourcing Procurement, you will sit at the heart of Swiss Re's transformation journey, steering the strategic direction of IT Outsourcing procurement across the enterprise. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will shape how Swiss Re engages with its external IT vendor ecosystem - from application development and infrastructure operations to managed IT services. You will be a trusted advisor to IT executive leadership, a champion for procurement excellence, and an inspiring people leader who develops talent and builds capability for the future.
Key Responsibilities: - 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...