Sourcing Specialist

Start Date: ASAP (latest 1st of October 2025)

Contract: 12 months, potential for…

Start Date: ASAP (latest 1st of October 2025)

Contract: 12 months, potential for extension

Workload: 100% for October, November & December, then 80%

Location: Basel city center

Onsite/Remote: hybrid (2 days home office per week)

Deadline for applying: Wednesday noon 6th of August

On behalf of our client, Swisslinx is looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join a collaborative Sourcing & Contracting team within a leading international organisation based in Basel.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on sourcing strategy and procurement processes
• Participate in and/or lead tenders (>: 500K; focus on IT: software, hardware, infrastructure and data) and support lower-value sourcing activities
• Ensure transparency, compliance, and fairness throughout the sourcing lifecycle
• Draft contracts and coordinate with Legal and other internal departments
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier interactions
• Provide procurement insights and align sourcing efforts with internal policies
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing practices and P2P processes

Your Profile

• University degree or equivalent training (e.g., Procurement, Business Administration, Law, Facility Management)
• CIPS certification is considered as a plus
• 2-5 years of professional experience in sourcing/procurement
• Experience leading tenders in indirect procurement would be ideal
• Skills in contract drafting, tender execution, supplier negotiation
• Advanced proficiency with analytical tools
• Proactive, open-minded, and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable navigating diverse and sometimes conflicting interests
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a nice to have
• Ability to start latest by the 1st of October
• CH/EU or valid working permit