Strategic Procurement IT

4 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chain IQ Group AG Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast.
Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with oeprations across main centers and 16 offices worldwide. We provide tailored, end-to-end procurement solutions that enable transformation, drive scalability, and deliver substantial reductions in our clients' indirect spend. Our culture is built on innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact. Here, your voice matters - bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition.

Are you passionate about technology and commercial strategy? Do you thrive in a dynamic, global environment? Join our team as an IT Sourcer and take a central role in shaping our procurement approach across software, hardware, cloud, and telecommunications. This role can be based in either our Hamburg or London office, both offering collaborative and innovative workspaces in vibrant international hubs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and Execute Sourcing Strategies: Create and implement innovative sourcing strategies for IT procurement, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality acquisitions across software, hardware, cloud, and telecommunications.
  • Manage Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  • Market Research: Conduct thorough market research to identify new suppliers and cutting-edge sourcing solutions.
  • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with internal teams to understand and meet their IT requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze procurement performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and optimize processes.
  • Reporting and Documentation: Ensure timely and accurate procurement reporting and documentation.

Qualifications

  • Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a commercial environment, with a focus on IT procurement, including software, hardware, cloud, and/or telecommunications.
  • Skills: Strong negotiation and contract management skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Communication: Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in German is a plus.
  • Team Player: Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, professional services environment.
  • Global Mindset: Comfortable working in a global setup with clients in the US and other European countries.

Join a truly global team.
We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. We're proud to be Great Place to Work-certified and even prouder of the people who make that possible. Let's shape the future of procurement - together.

Chain IQ – Create. Lead. Make an impact.
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