At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Lets shape the future of wealth management together. The Regional Procurement Manager CH & EMEA, based in Zurich, will be responsible for overseeing operational procurement activities in the CH & EMEA region. He/She will closely work with local stakeholders and global procurement SMEs to manage addressable supplier spend. In order to support Julius Baers ongoing Procurement transformation, the Regional Procurement Manager for CH & EMEA will develop and execute location specific procurement strategies aimed at actively organizing and managing the sourcing process of addressable spend for all stakeholders. This will involve defining and effectively managing local procurement practices, aligning resources and operations to maximize return on capital employed. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for delivering cost effective solutions for operational needs and leading initiatives focused on assisting stakeholders in reducing TCO for various products and services procured by the business in the region. It is crucial for this individual to actively manage risks and ensure compliance with both external regulations and internal expectations. The ability to establish credibility with internal stakeholders and influence them to embrace strategic changes is of utmost importance for the incumbent. It is crucial for them to possess a comprehensive understanding of the local and regional supply market and provide commercial leadership to identify opportunities for cost and supplier performance management. YOUR CHALLENGE Lead an operational procurement team of Buyers and Spot Buyers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Responsible for defining and implementing an effective procurement strategy for the CH & EMEA region that aligns with the overall global category strategies, business needs and company objectives. Manage local purchases from sourcing to contracting, including processing purchase orders and follow up with suppliers. Manage local and regional supplier relationships including vendor risk management. Manage the internal stakeholders and act as sparring partner for departments to challenge demand & specifications. Implement Source to Pay processes in line with global standards. Provide training to local employees in source to pay processes, policies and procedures. Ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in compliance with company policies and procedures. YOUR PROFILE Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or similar relevant field. Recognised industry professional qualification (CIPS, CPA, CIMA or additional education/experience). + 5 years relevant (indirect) procurement experience. Strong ability to think strategic