Sourcing Expert

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chain IQ Full time

About Chain IQ

Chain IQ is a leading 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 works to transform procurement within an organization, utilizing 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 biodiversity while minimizing environmental impact.

Job Summary

The Senior Consultant/Expert will be responsible for delivering sourcing initiatives covering the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle. This includes establishing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, leading assigned sourcing initiatives, conducting market tenders, and managing the evaluation across a cross-functional team to determine supplier selection.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
  • Lead assigned sourcing initiatives, varying in scope and scale from routine renewals to more strategic purchases
  • Conduct market tenders and manage the evaluation across a cross-functional team to determine supplier selection
  • Understand business requirements and structure deals to meet those requirements
  • Negotiate deals to achieve optimal commercial terms
  • Draft contracts based on standard terms and conditions
  • Lead cross-functional deal teams and liaise with senior stakeholders
  • Build relationships with key suppliers
  • Maintain market awareness for assigned categories, leveraging experience to contribute to sourcing area plans and opportunity assessments
  • Adhere to Chain IQ corporate standards, including using defined sourcing tools and processes in the delivery of sourcing initiatives
  • Identify and implement opportunities to deliver savings for clients and drive benefits through smarter/efficient sourcing
  • Mentor/coach less experienced team members and support them in more complex deals as required

Requirements

  • University-educated, MCIPS desirable
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in sourcing across specific categories
  • Proven market knowledge of ITO and BPO categories, with skills to apply knowledge to drive maximum value for clients
  • Proven capability of running large, multi-million-dollar complex global deals, including all aspects of the tender process
  • Hands-on approach for deal execution, manage deals end-to-end with minimal oversight
  • Highly organized and results-driven, able to lead a cross-functional team
  • Client/stakeholder focus within the corporate environment, with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders
  • Experienced negotiator and excellent communication skills
  • Ability to structure complex deals and develop sourcing strategies
  • Experience in understanding contracts and ability in contract drafting, with limited requirement for specialist legal support
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, often to tight deadlines, and deliver results
  • Experience in working with market-leading sourcing tools and systems
  • Professional team player, motivated, and highly flexible

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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