Procurement Transformation Lead

YOUR ROLE

As a Procurement Transformation Lead, you will drive strategic and operational transformation programs across the procurement value chain - from Operating Model & Governance to Digital Procurement, Category Excellence, Supplier Collaboration and Sustainable Procurement. You will serve as a trusted advisor to CPOs and procurement leadership teams, leading consulting engagements end to end. With your expertise, you continuously develop our products and services in a market oriented way and open up new customer segments, contributing to CE Switzerland’s growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead high impact Procurement Transformation engagements

• Define procurement strategies, target operating models, category strategies, and transformation roadmaps
• Drive digital procurement initiatives (eProcurement, Source to Pay, AI enabled sourcing, automation)
• Guide clients through process redesign, capability building, organizational change, and performance improvement

2. Shape thought leadership & innovative solutions

• Develop market relevant points of view on AI in procurement, supplier risk, ESG requirements, resilience, and cost excellence
• Contribute to CE and Invent global communities, assets, and transformation frameworks with focus on key procurement topics

3. Client leadership & relationship building

• Act as the primary engagement lead for senior stakeholders (CPO, COO, CFO)
• Identify growth opportunities, craft proposals, and support account development
• Coach consultants and contribute to developing the Procurement Transformation capability in Switzerland

4. Commercial responsibilities

• Drive sales, pipeline generation, go to market activity and strong project delivery for Procurement and Corporate Transformation
• Drive utilization, project margin, and client satisfaction to meet practice KPIs
• Continuously develop your team based on market-relevant capabilities to ensure high-quality performance

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree with 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Procurement Transformation, or broader Corporate/Operational Transformation
• Experience in consulting, or relevant industry leadership roles
• Experience in leading interdisciplinary teams in procurement and supply management, possess strong communication skills, and confidently engage across all hierarchical levels
• Strong understanding of Source to Contract, Procure to Pay, category management, supplier management, procurement analytics, and digital procurement platforms
• Exposure to digital, analytics and AI enabled procurement solutions (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, SAP S/4HANA procurement, GenAI sourcing assistants)
• Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and steer senior stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, communication, and storytelling skills
• Fluent in English and either German or French depending on location (Zurich or Geneva)
• Entrepreneurial mindset, collaborative working style, and passion for innovation

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

• Be the change by supporting our clients through innovative strategy projects around digital, future-proof topics that challenge and transform the status quo; 
• Enjoy an entrepreneurial freedom and a collaborative atmosphere within a large company where your opinion is valued and will have a strong impact - on our clients, society, and yourself; 
• Experience the benefits of hybrid working, offering flexibility and ensuring work-life balance, 5 weeks of vacation, employee referral bonus, company shares program and annual contribution to a fitness subscription.

Capgemini Switzerland is an equal opportunity employer. We promote equality and dignity in all aspects of recruitment and employment, and all offers of employment and promotions are made on the basis of performance, competence and ability. 

The Corporate Experience (CE) team partners with senior executives to transform corporate functions into future ready, digitally enabled, and business centric value creators. We rethink how Finance, HR, IT, Procurement and other enabling functions operate, leveraging strategy, data, technology, and experience design to deliver measurable impact.
As part of CE Switzerland, you will shape and scale a rapidly growing practice focused on next generation corporate transformation—combining strategy, process excellence, AI enabled operating models, and sustainable ways of working.

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