Title:  Head Sourcing Real Estate & Services

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading sourcing team of procurement professionals providing guidance, support, sourcing expertise and acting as escalation point for customer
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders and key suppliers. 
• Understanding business requirements and leading team to meet those requirements
• Driving implementation of sourcing project strategies adapting to a diverse range of business needs and service requirements
• Maintaining team members high level of customer orientation and target delivery 

Requirements:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management and proven track of at least 7 years of experience in the sourcing area and/or 3 years on managerial role
• Proven background in sourcing projects and with contract negotiations
• Fluent in spoken and written English (German, French will be an advantage).
• Strong commercial acumen and expertise in negotiating and structuring complex deals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, curious mindset with hands on approach.

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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