* 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
