Title:  Sourcing Technology 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.

We are currently seeking Procurement Professional to join our Indirect Sourcing Team for IT category. We are looking for a dynamic, highly client-focused individual with proven experience within IT indirect category sourcing willing to share energy and passion with our team members and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute tactical sourcing projects in line with agreed timelines, process, compliance and quality.
• Develop key client stakeholder matrix and maintain regular engagement with stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Evaluate and select service providers based on rigorous criteria for quality, reliability and innovation.
• Manage RFX (e.g. Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation) process, including project management, development of RFx, negotiations and award process.
• Deliver savings target as assigned to the category with proper tracking and reporting of savings achievements.
• Drafting contracts based on standard terms and conditions.
• Leverage expertise to influence and refine procurement processes, drive efficiency and effectiveness in service engagements.
• Ensure a high level of ethics in supplier and/or client engagements.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management and/or proven track of at least 5 years of experience in the sourcing area
• Proven capability of running tenders, including all aspects of the tender process
• Hands on approach for deal execution, manage deals end to end on their own with minimal oversight.
• Competent in negotiations with a strong ability to converse, negotiate with suppliers/clients
• Contract review in English, drafting and creation of various agreements, including NDAs, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, etc,
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to positively influence people to make the appropriate decisions for the client(s) and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Fluent in spoken and written English

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.

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