Title:  Operational Sourcing Professional Services

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.

Join our Team

It is an exciting time at Chain IQ and our team in Bucharest are looking for a Consultant in Operational Sourcing Professional Services.

Chain IQ generate value far beyond cost reduction. We transform our client’s indirect procurement towards a world-class, resilient, ethical and digitalized end-to-end function. We promote a culture of collaboration and shared excellence while encouraging an open and honest exchange of ideas. We offer the potential for significant corporate growth and career development.

Our ambition is to strengthen the existing highly experienced team to provide the best in industry support to our growing client base.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose is to deliver value-add sourcing services to clients in a structured, professional and consistent manner.

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Consultant to join the Professional Services Sourcing Team. The Operational Sourcing Professional Services needs to be a dynamic, highly client-focused individual with proven experience within Professional Services category.

Main responsibilities will include:

•          collaboration with Head of Sourcing, Sourcing Operations and Tactical Buying and Team Leads to ensure optimal use of Sourcing, Sourcing Operations and Tactical Buying capabilities

•          establishing and maintaining strong relationships with internal, client and supplier stakeholders

•          supporting market tenders and managing the evaluation across cross-functional teams to determine the selection of the suppliers

•          negotiating deals (of varying size and complexity) to achieve optimal commercial, specification, compliance and contractual outcomes

•          drafting contracts based on standard terms and conditions

•          adhering to the corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in delivery of sourcing initiatives according to the client requirements

•          ensuring functional KPIs, SLAs and other performance objectives are met including savings targets

Requirements

• bachelor's degree in administration, economics, marketing,  logistics, supply chain or related field.
• one to two  years preferred proven experience in sourcing/acquisition in a corporate environment with a good understanding of the challenges, processes and requirements of sourcing process
• very good fluency in English (written and verbal)
• experience in negotiations for the benefit of stakeholders
• proficiency in microsoft word, powerpoint, excel, and outlook.
• a thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies.

We are Great Place To Work® certified in Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Romania, Poland and China.

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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