Title:  Sourcing Support

Join our global AI-driven procurement firm and work with a major logistics client we’ve just secured! We’re seeking top talent with a consulting mindset, procurement expertise, and a passion for managing global accounts. Apply now!

Job Summary: We are a Procurement Business Outsourcing provider and seek a highly experienced Procurement Leader or Service Delivery Manager to join our team. This pivotal role will ensure the achievement of contractually agreed targets and the delivery of substantial savings, maintaining a robust savings pipeline across major EU locations. While the position will not manage direct reports, it requires a senior professional capable of strategic oversight and adept at engaging with C-level executives including CPO, CFO, and COO. We welcome candidates from the professional services industry.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Sourcing Support

• Proactively foster effective collaboration and ensure strong communication with key onshore Senior Consultant (Sourcer), Sourcing Managers & client stakeholders in and across the region(s) to deliver defined activities.
• Execute and manage tasks in Ariba on behalf of Senior consultant for completion.
• Schedule and manage meetings with internal and external stakeholders for Senior consultant.
• Act as key contact person for Sourcing Support on allocated categories and sourcing initiatives.

Sourcing Compliance

• Perform compliance & risk check for suppliers engaged.
• Draft and register NDAs for RFx, establish appropriate entries in Ariba sourcing project
• Prepare sourcing documentation in line with instructions and advice from Senior Consultant.
• Assist Senior Consultants in executing RFx in-line with client guidelines

Management of Sourcing Initiatives

• Assist in execution of tactical and strategic sourcing projects in line with agreed timelines and quality.
• Assist in NDA, Risk checks & Contract template drafting in-line with client guidelines.
• Assist Senior Consultant in negotiation Preparation and obtaining final approvals in systems.
• Obtain signature and publish contracts in Ariba post signature and compliance checks.
• Close the Sourcing project and archive contracts as required.
• In collaboration with Operations, drive adoption of P2P through sourcing initiative and ongoing contract management.
• Adhere to defined sourcing policies and processes.
• Ensure a high-level of ethics in supplier and / or client engagements

Requirements:

Qualification

• University degree (ideally in economics or Supply Management and/or Legal) or industry experience equivalent
• Strong oral and written English (mandatory)

Experience

• .A minimum of 1-5 years' experience, ideally in an international environment.
• Prior hands on working experience on Ariba/similar e-sourcing tools 
• Prior experience working in sourcing suport 
• Proficient in Excel minimally at Intermediate level certified

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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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