Title: IT Operational Sourcing

Location:

Pune, IN

Date: Nov 23, 2024

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.

Purpose:

Employee to provide effective sourcing services from India for both local domestic and Global client needs for IT category.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Key Scope:

i) Relationship Management

Proactively foster effective collaboration and ensure strong communication with key client stakeholders and colleagues in and across the region(s) to deliver defined business goals.
Develop key client stakeholder matrix per category/location, maintaining regular engagement and driving high levels of client engagement and satisfaction.
Ensure appropriate supplier relationship management for assigned suppliers.
Act as key contact person for India and other Global locations on allocated categories and sourcing initiatives.

ii) Sourcing Planning

Perform spend and contract analysis to identify sourcing and cost reduction opportunities.
Working with Clients and colleagues, define and implement commodity strategies and sourcing area plans for global locations, whilst ensuring appropriate alignment to global and regional strategies.

iii) Management of Sourcing Initiatives

Lead and execute tactical and strategic sourcing projects in line with agreed timelines, process, compliance, and quality.
Deliver allocated savings target as assigned to categories and locations though the effective management of sourcing initiatives, with proper tracking and reporting of savings achievements.
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:

i) Qualification

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

ii) Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience, ideally in an international environment.
Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills to positively influence people to make the appropriate decisions for the client(s) and resolve conflicts effectively.
Ability to work as part of a cross functional team
Good competent in negotiations and contract knowledge with a strong ability to converse, negotiate with suppliers / clients and review contracts in English.
Strong project management experience.
Experienced in conducting tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ)
Commodity sourcing experience in one or more of the following categories is highly advantageous:

- IT (Hardware, Software, Telecommunication, Data Centre)

- Professional Services

- Facility Management, Corporate Services, Real Estate

- Marketing

- HR (Recruitment, Benefits, Payroll, Training)

- Outsourcing & Offshoring (ITO, BPO, KPO)

- Travel (Airlines, Hotels, Serviced Apartments, Travel Management Companies)

- Banking services (Market Data, Exchanges)

iii) Desirable qualities

To be successful, you need to be a fast learner, willing to take on new challenges, have a positive mindset and be a good team player.

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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