Sourcing Specialist

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chain IQ Full time

About Chain IQ

Chain IQ is a global independent indirect procurement company that provides strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Chain IQ operates from six main centers and 14 offices worldwide.

Our team of experts works to transform procurement within an organization by 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. The individual will need to have a global awareness of the different markets for the provision of services and proven experience in working with main suppliers within the category, both in the UK and globally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders
  • Leading assigned sourcing initiatives, which vary in terms of scope and scale from routine renewals to more strategic purchases, under own initiative with minimal oversight required
  • Conducting market tenders and managing the evaluation across a cross-functional team to determine supplier selection
  • Understanding business requirements and structuring deals to meet those requirements
  • Negotiating deals to achieve optimal commercial terms
  • Drafting contracts based on standard terms and conditions
  • Leading cross-functional deal teams and liaising with senior stakeholders
  • Building relationships with key suppliers
  • Maintaining market awareness for assigned categories, leveraging experience to contribute to sourcing area plans and opportunity assessments
  • Adhering to the Chain IQ corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in delivery of sourcing initiatives
  • Identifying and implementing opportunities to deliver savings for Clients and drive benefits through smarter/efficient sourcing
  • Mentoring/coaching less experienced team members and supporting them in more complex deals as required

Requirements

  • Education to University standard – MCIPS desirable
  • Minimum 10 years experience in sourcing across specific categories
  • Demonstrates proven market knowledge of ITO and BPO category, with skills to apply knowledge to drive maximum value for clients
  • Proven capability of running large multi-million/complex global deals, including all aspects of the tender process
  • Hands-on approach for deal execution, manage deals end to end on their own with minimal oversight
  • Highly organized and results-driven, can 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.

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