Title:  Procurement Value Creation

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Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across main centers and 16 offices worldwide. We provide tailored, end-to-end procurement solutions that enable transformation, drive scalability, and deliver substantial reductions in our clients' indirect spend. Our culture is built on innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact. Here, your voice matters - bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition.

Join the Procurement Value Creation team at Chain IQ

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven procurement service partner. We go beyond cost reduction, driving innovation to turn procurement functions into world-class, resilient, ethical, and digitalized operations. Over the past decade, Chain IQ has primarily focused on indirect procurement managed services and sourcing-as-a-service. Recently, the company introduced and is expanding its Transformation Services unit.

As part of the Transformation Services unit, the Procurement Value Creation team provides consulting in indirect procurement to our clients globally, optimizing third-party spend, driving efficiencies, accelerating cost reductions, and designing operating models for global clients. We enhance procurement strategies, digitalize S2C and P2P processes, and implement analytics for spend tracking. Through procurement assessments and cost optimization, we accelerate value capture and improve financial performance.

We are currently looking for a Manager / Senior Manager to join our Procurement Value Creation team in Singapore. As we continue to expand, we aim to strengthen our highly experienced team to provide best-in-class support to our growing client base.

Role Purpose

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering value-added Procurement consulting services to clients in a structured, professional, and consistent manner. You will lead procurement consulting projects from initiation to completion, ensuring high-impact results for clients. This includes managing client relationships, contributing to long-term value creation, helping clients achieve a competitive edge and reduce their third-party spend. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, collaborate with Chain IQ Global Executive Board members, and contribute to the firm's thought leadership through research, insights, and best practices in procurement. As a global team delivering projects for clients worldwide, there is also the exciting possibility of a secondment in one of our key locations, such as Zurich, New York, London, Mumbai, or Bucharest, depending on business needs and availability.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic, client-focused Manager / Senior Manager to join our Procurement Value Creation team. This role requires proven experience in procurement consulting, or related fields. You will report directly to the Team Lead of the Procurement Value Creation team.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing Project Execution: Ensure successful project delivery by maintaining high-quality standards and adhering to deadlines. Monitor progress, address challenges, and optimize processes for efficiency. Present the final project deliverables to our clients with significant C-level exposure.
• Building Relationships with Senior Stakeholders: Serve as a trusted advisor by providing strategic guidance and fostering strong partnerships. Effectively communicate to align project goals with business objectives.
• Leading and Developing Junior Team Members: Mentor and support junior team members, encouraging their professional growth and skill development. Provide constructive feedback and create an environment for continuous learning.
• Identifying New Opportunities: Proactively seek potential projects and contribute to proposal development. Analyze market trends and client needs to drive business growth.
• AI & Automation: Lead the refinement and implementation of the Chain IQ AI Consulting Agent, integrating AI-driven insights into consulting methodologies and client solutions.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with:

• Expertise in Procurement Consulting: A strong background in procurement transformation, supplier negotiation, and category management, with a strategic, conceptual and analytical approach.
• Proactive & Inspiring Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead by example, inspire teams, and coach individuals to achieve their full potential.
• Leadership & Client Management: Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and influence key stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Technology & Tools: Hands-on experience with digital procurement platforms and analytics tools. Strong PowerPoint skills for compelling presentations, storytelling and reporting.
• Experience & Education: At least 6 years of experience in procurement, consulting, or a related field. A Master's degree (MBA, Supply Chain, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential. Additional languages, such as French or German, are a plus.
• Desirable skills: Data & analytics, AI & automation, prompt engineering, change management, storytelling & data visualization and/or graphic design.

Join a truly global team.

We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. We're proud to be Great Place to Work-certified and even prouder of the people who make that possible. Let’s shape the future of procurement - together.

Chain IQ – Create. Lead. Make an impact.

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