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Title:  Sourcing IT O&O

Location: 

Singapore, SG

Date:  Apr 16, 2025

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 Singapore are looking for a Senior Expert in Technology 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 Senior Expert to join the IT O&O Sourcing Team. The Senior Expert needs to be a

dynamic, highly client-focused individual with proven experience within IT Services Category.

 

Main responsibilities will include:

Managerial Leadership – Be the Visionary Your Team Needs

  • Inspire & Elevate: Lead a talented team to achieve ambitious regional and global objectives. Foster a culture of positivity, professionalism, and teamwork that sets the standard for excellence.
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Dive into performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimization, ensuring every action aligns with our mission to exceed expectations.
  • Client Champions: Build and nurture deep relationships with senior stakeholders, becoming their trusted advisor and advocate for Chain IQ’s value proposition.
  • Problem Solver Extraordinaire: Tackle critical issues head-on, providing creative solutions and escalating them strategically to ensure seamless operations.
  • Talent Architect: Recruit, coach, and mentor top talent, empowering your team members to grow professionally and reach their full potential.
  • Business Growth Catalyst: Support local business development initiatives, helping expand our footprint and strengthen client partnerships.

 

Operational Mastery – Drive Impact Across Technology-Related Categories

  • Strategic Sourcing Guru: Develop and execute cutting-edge technology-related procurement strategies tailored to Asia’s unique market dynamics while aligning with broader regional and global frameworks.
  • Savings Superstar: Contribute to—and crush—allocated savings targets, showcasing your ability to deliver measurable financial impact.
  • Collaboration Wizard: Work hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to create synergy and achieve shared business goals.
  • Supplier Relationship Maestro: Build robust partnerships with suppliers, optimizing value generation and ensuring alignment with Chain IQ’s standards.
  • Market Maven: Stay ahead of trends, representing APAC’s interests on the global stage and integrating local insights into worldwide sourcing strategies.
  • P2P Powerhouse: Partner with clients and procurement teams to integrate commodities seamlessly into Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) implementations.
  • Proactive Partner: Collaborate closely with client business partners, ensuring sourcing strategies are co-created and mutually beneficial, driving successful outcomes for all parties involved.

 

Requirements

  • Lives and breathes leadership, inspiring others through example.
  • Has a proven track record of delivering results in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Thrives under pressure, turning challenges into opportunities.
  • Possesses exceptional communication skills and can build rapport effortlessly.
  • Is curious, adaptable, and eager to stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Minimum 10-12 years of experience in all facets of strategic sourcing in an international environment of indirect goods and/or services.
  • Good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with ability to build rapport, establish trust, and develop positive relationships with stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
  • Excellent analytical skills and mindset demonstrating 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 leader and a team player who is comfortable creating their own profile and credibility
  • Experience in intermediate Excel (minimum), SAP, Ariba, Powerpoint (preferred)
  • University degree (ideally in economics or Supply Management) or industry experience equivalent ideally with additional professional certification in Sourcing/Procurement.


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.

Please let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs.

Furthermore, please be advised that if you submit an application to us for this position, your application and personal details will be processed in accordance with our Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates.

 

 

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