Bekim Tairi

Bekim Tairi is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as Sourcing Manager for ICT & Professional Services at Swiss Life since June 2023. Prior experience includes roles as Strategic Category Manager/Sourcing Manager at Chain IQ Group AG, where responsibilities included due diligence for cost savings, supplier strategy development, and project management. Prior to that, Bekim held positions such as Strategic Buyer and Deputy Head of Procurement at BKW Building Solutions AG, managing indirect spend and supplier portfolio optimization. Additional expertise was gained at Bouygues E&S InTec Management AG, SAG Sourcing AG, and QIAGEN Instruments AG, focusing on procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, and inventory management. Educational qualifications include multiple degrees in business administration from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, including an MBA and EMBA.