Title:  Contract Compliance & Value Recovery

About Chain IQ

Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide.

Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies. 

We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ’s approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards and bio-diversity whilst minimizing environmental impact.

Role purpose:

As a Contract Compliance & Value Recovery - Associate Consultant, your primary responsibility will be to conduct meticulous financial audits and ensure adherence to contractual agreements. Your role will play a crucial part in identifying potential value recovery opportunities and optimizing financial processes for our clients. We are seeking a dynamic, flexible, and highly motivated professional who can collaborate effectively within a team and demonstrate a passion for delivering accurate results.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Head of Enabling Services and Contract Compliance and Value Recovery Team Lead to work with onshore functions to ensure optimal use of Bucharest-based Contract Compliance & Value Recovery systems and capabilities.
•  Working closely with Business Development and Category specialists to promote capability and develop robust opportunity pipeline.
•  Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
•  Reconciling transactions by comparing and correcting data and maintaining databases by entering, verifying, and backing up data
• Managing and delivering individual recovery projects or project components from project initiation through to report issuance and actual recovery collection ensuring relevant stakeholders are appropriately engaged and consulted.
• Ensure that any control gaps or process optimization opportunities identified through audits are appropriately recorded and pursued.
• Complete detailed analysis and data management to assist in value recovery identification.
•  Liaising with stakeholders to ensure that all recoveries are billed to the client in line with contractual agreement and ensures receivable is recovered.
•  In conjunction with the technology team, ensure that related technology requirements and functionality (e.g., automation or semi-automation solutions) are incorporated in technology roadmaps.
•  Ensuring functional KPIs, SLAs, OLAs and other performance objectives are met.
• Any other tasks received from the direct manager or head of department.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar function with a proven track record.
• Proficiency in manipulating and analyzing large datasets using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure with high flexibility.
• A delivery-focused approach with excellent project management skills.
• Strong analytical and audit capabilities, typically gained through experience in a finance function.
• Ability to manage and coordinate diverse analytical activities on a project basis to drive optimal outcomes.
• Excellent problem-solving, relationship management, escalation management, and influencing skills with a strong customer-service orientation.
• Drive for performance and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored.

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