ASAP: AI Sourcing & Commercial Lead/Advisor (m/w/d)

• Drive commercial strategy in a high-profile transformation programme
• Influence senior stakeholders and complex supplier negotiations

About Our Client ##

Our client is a globally recognised organisation undertaking a strategic finance transformation programme. As part of a move towards AI-enabled operating models and next-generation service delivery, they are seeking an experienced commercial advisor to support procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, and contractual risk management. This is an interim assignment with an initial duration of 2 months (with potential extension) and a 50% workload at the outset. An immediate start is preferred.

Job Description ##

• Analyse and compare vendor financial proposals, business cases, and commercial models
• Identify cost drivers, commercial risks, hidden assumptions, and optimisation opportunities
• Support the design of innovative pricing and incentive structures linked to performance outcomes
• Advise Procurement and Finance leadership on commercial strategy and supplier selection
• Lead and facilitate complex commercial negotiations with external partners
• Partner closely with Legal teams to strengthen contractual protections and risk mitigation measures
• Support drafting and negotiation of termination, transition, intellectual property, and governance provisions
• Ensure commercial frameworks align with long-term business and operational objectives

The Successful Applicant ##

• Proven experience as a Commercial Advisor, Consulting, Procurement Consultant, Strategic Sourcing Expert, or similar role
• Strong background in large-scale transformation programmes, outsourcing engagements, or technology-enabled business change
• Extensive experience negotiating complex multi-year commercial agreements
• Knowledge of value-based pricing models, performance incentives, and risk-sharing frameworks
• Understanding of cloud-based ecosystems, technology vendors, and digital transformation environments
• Experience addressing contractual topics such as IP rights, data portability, governance, and exit strategies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate sophisticated financial and commercial models
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities
• Comfortable influencing senior Procurement, Finance, Legal, and business leaders

What's on Offer ##

• High-impact role within a strategic finance transformation programme
• Opportunity to shape AI-enabled operating and sourcing models
• Close collaboration with senior Procurement, Finance and Legal stakeholders
• Initial 2-month contract with potential extension
• 50% workload initially, with flexibility depending on project needs
• Immediate start opportunity in a dynamic international environment

Quote job ref

JN-082026-7090680

Job Function

Consultancy, Strategy & Change

Specialisation

Consulting

Industry

FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Where

Zürich

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-082026-7090680