Title:  Tactical Sourcing with French

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 Senior Consultant in Real Estate & Logistics Tactical Sourcing.

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 Senior Sourcer to join the Tactical Sourcing Corporate Services team. The Tactical Sourcer needs to be a dynamic, highly client-focused individual with proven experience in Sourcing. 

Main responsibilities will include:

Tactical Sourcer will report to Corporate Services Head of Sourcing – Manager and will have the following main responsibilities:                                             

• Managing the daily activities within the procurement process for Real Estate & Logistics category, serving as the primary interface with business owners and supplier representatives
• Execute tactical sourcing projects within RE&L category, low, medium & high complexity (i.e. spot buy, RFx) using the client and the internal systems and complying with client’s policies & procedures
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with internal, client and supplier stakeholders
• Drafting French-language contracts based on the client standard terms and conditions and negotiating the contractual clauses to ensure compliance with the client’s requirements
• Negotiating commercial conditions and contractual terms with vendors with support from Business and Legal, if needed
• Performing supplier evaluation and bid analysis - provide input and recommendations
• Performing spend analysis to proactively identify savings opportunities
• Forecasting and reporting savings
• Supporting and run RFx, eAuction; creating and managing events in e-sourcing tool
• Adhering to the client’s corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in the delivery of sourcing initiatives
• Ensuring the functional KPIs, SLAs and other performance objectives are met
• Identifying ways to improve related business-as-usual processes – including the development of standard templates and processes, and identifying and implementing automation opportunities
• Acting as a Tour Guide in the relation with the client building on the following pillars: transparency, guidance, presence, expectations, respect, branding

Requirements:

• Proven successful track record in a similar role in Procurement or Sourcing
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
• Focused to deliver savings and to constantly find cost reduction opportunities for the clients
• Excellent analytical skills and mindset
• Good problem-solving, relationship management, escalation management and influencing skills with a strong customer-service orientation
• Good understanding of sourcing processes and best practices
• Ready to interact with stakeholders from all organizational levels
• A delivery-focused sourcer and a team player who feels comfortable creating their own profile and credibility
• Previous experience in working with any Source to Contract tools
• Excellent English and French - written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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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