IT Procurement / Technology Sourcing Specialist

Are you a procurement professional who thrives on negotiation, loves working with technology suppliers, and enjoys making a real commercial impact on a global scale? If so, this could be the role for you!

About the Role

Join Swiss Re's global Procurement team in Bratislava and take ownership of strategic technology sourcing activities that matter. From software and SaaS to cloud, IT services, connectivity, licensing and hardware — you'll be at the heart of how Swiss Re sources and manages its technology partnerships. This is a role where your commercial instincts, stakeholder skills and sourcing expertise will be put to great use, with genuine opportunities to grow your career in IT procurement alongside a talented, international team.

What You Can Expect

This is not a procurement operations or purchase-order administration role. This is a genuine opportunity to develop your expertise in strategic technology sourcing, working on commercially meaningful projects with global suppliers and international stakeholders. You'll gain exposure to multiple IT categories, take real ownership of sourcing and negotiation activities, and work closely with Swiss Re's global Procurement organisation — building skills and experience that will advance your career in IT procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFIs, RFPs and RFQs across a range of IT and technology categories
• Analyse supplier proposals and provide well-reasoned recommendations to support supplier selection and sourcing decisions
• Drive commercial negotiations and contracting with technology suppliers, ensuring favourable outcomes for Swiss Re
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Risk, Category Managers and business stakeholders across Bratislava, Zurich, London and beyond throughout the sourcing process
• Support supplier due diligence, onboarding and procurement compliance activities
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and commercial improvements across categories
• Contribute to global category and supplier strategies, helping shape how Swiss Re engages with its technology supply base

About the Team

You will be joining Swiss Re's global Procurement organisation, a team dedicated to sourcing technology solutions that power one of the world's leading reinsurance companies. The team covers a broad range of IT categories — including software, SaaS, cloud, IT services, connectivity, licensing and hardware — and works closely with Category Managers and business stakeholders across multiple international locations. It's a collaborative, commercially focused environment where your contributions will have a tangible impact on Swiss Re's technology partnerships and sourcing outcomes.

About You

You are a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys the full sourcing cycle — from running RFx processes through to negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships. You bring strong analytical skills and a natural ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels. You don't need to be an expert across every IT category from day one; what matters most is a solid procurement foundation, intellectual curiosity about technology, and a drive to keep developing your expertise.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing or a related commercial role
• Hands-on experience with RFx processes, supplier negotiations and contract management
• Strong commercial judgement, analytical skills and stakeholder management capabilities, with experience in an international or matrix environment
• Professional proficiency in English

These are additional nice to haves:

• Experience in IT/technology procurement — including software, SaaS, cloud, telecom or IT services — is a strong advantage
• German language skills are a plus
• Background in financial services or another regulated industry is beneficial
• Familiarity with global category management approaches and supplier strategy development

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week 

For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 1,900 and EUR 3,200 per month (for a full-time role).  
The specific salary offered considers: 

•    the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, 

•    the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. 
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

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