h3At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast. /h3 pChain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations 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. /p h3Role Purpose: /h3 pAre you a visionary sourcing expert with a passion for transforming how organisations look at their Professional Services requirements? At Chain IQ, we're looking for a bold, strategic Professional Services Subject Matter Expert with deep Consultancy, Advisory and interim labour expertise to join our Professional Services Sourcing team and help redefine the way these services are delivered across the globe, within our Clients. /p pIn this high-impact role, you won’t just manage sourcing initiatives — you’ll architect them. Your primary focus will include Consultancy, Advisory, Tax, Audit, Resourcing (temporary and perm) and Legal. You will work as part of a team responsible for delivering the whole Professional Services category, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external clients to craft sourcing strategies that unlock value, spark innovation, and elevate operational performance. /p h3Tasks and Responsibilities: /h3 pMain responsibilities will include: /p ul liEstablishing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders /li liLeading 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 /li liConducting market tenders and managing the evaluation across a cross-functional team to determine supplier selection /li liUnderstanding business requirements and structuring deals to meet those requirements /li liNegotiating deals to achieve optimal commercial terms /li liDrafting contracts based on standard terms and conditions /li liMaintaining market awareness for assigned categories, leveraging experience to contribute to sourcing area plans and opportunity assessments /li liAdhering to the Chain IQ corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in delivery of sourcing initiatives /li liIdentifying and implementing opportunities to deliver savings for Clients and drive benefits through smarter/efficient sourcing /li liMentoring/coaching less experienced team members and supporting them in more complex deals as required /li /ul h3Requirements: /h3 ul liEducated to University standard or equivalent – MCIPS desirable /li liMinimum 5-10 yrs experience in sourcing across specific categories /li liDemonstrates proven market knowledge of Professional Services, with skills to apply knowledge to drive maximum value for clients /li liProven capability of running large multi-million / complex global deals, including all aspects of the tender process /li liHands on approach for deal execution, manage deals end to end on their own with minimal oversight /li liHighly organised and results driven, can lead a cross-functional team /li liClient/stakeholder focus within the corporate environment with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders /li liExperienced negotiator and excellent communication skills /li liAbility to structure complex deals and develop sourcing strategies /li liExperience 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 /li /ul h3Join a truly global team. /h3 pWe 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. /p h3Chain IQ – Create. Lead. Make an impact. /h3 pInformation for agencies: Applications sent or uploaded by placement agencies or similar are not desired, will therefore not be considered and will be deleted. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
Strategic Sourcing Lead - Professional Services in Zug Arbeitgeber: Chain IQ
Als Arbeitgeber bietet Chain IQ ein dynamisches und internationales Umfeld, in dem hohe Leistung auf echten Sinn trifft. Wir sind stolz darauf, als Great Place to Work zertifiziert zu sein und fördern eine Kultur der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung sowie der persönlichen und beruflichen Weiterentwicklung. Unsere Mitarbeiter profitieren von flexiblen Arbeitsmodellen, einem starken Teamgeist und der Möglichkeit, innovative Lösungen in einem sich ständig wandelnden Markt zu entwickeln.
