Sourcing Professional Services

Job Description

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. Role Purpose Tactical Sourcer for Professional Services Category covering different sub-categories in Professional Services for high value and complex deals. Responsibilities Key Scope: Relationship Management Proactively foster effective collaboration and ensure strong communication with key client stakeholders and colleagues in and across the region(s) to deliver defined business goals. Develop key client stakeholder matrix per category/location, maintaining regular engagement and driving high levels of client engagement and satisfaction. Ensure appropriate supplier relationship management for assigned suppliers. Act as key contact person for Professional Services category with expertise in the sub-categories (Business Consulting, IT Consulting, Tax, Audit, Personnel Services, Legal etc.) and sourcing initiatives. Sourcing Planning Perform spend and contract analysis to identify sourcing and cost reduction opportunities. Ability to formulate category specific cost / rate cards / service models such as for appropriate business needs. Working with clients and colleagues, define and implement category strategies and sourcing area plans for global and regional strategie s. Management of Sourcing Initiatives Lead and execute Professional Services sourcing projects from end-to-end in line with agreed timelines and service quality. Deliver allocated savings target as assigned to categories and locations though the effective management of sourcing initiatives, with proper tracking and reporting of savings achievements. Adhere to defined sourcing policies and processes. Ensure a high-level of ethics in supplier and / or client engagements. Sourcing Support Provide sourcing subject matter expertise, solutions and be involved to support client engagements and / or pitches. Provide sourcing planning and execution of projects across a dynamic, multi-client environment. Main responsibilities will include: Ability to work independently as well as being a team-player as part of a cross functional team. Strong sourcing and contracting experience with knowledge of procurement in Professional Services category. Deep understanding of Drafting Contracts, Negotiations, Competitive Bidding, e-Auction, Benchmarking, Savings Methodology etc. Negotiate deals to achieve optimal commercial, specification, compliance and contractual outcomes Ability to negotiate and maintain relationship with the third-party Suppliers Cross-category sourcing experience will be advantageous Requirements 10+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement and 5+ years in specific category of Professional Services in an international (corporate) environment University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management or equal (bachelor’s degree) . Additional Sourcing/Procurement certification will be advantageous. General understanding of Sourcing Operations and Tactical Buying processes and best practice Problem-solving, relationship management, escalation management and influencing skills with a strong customer-service orientation Strong project management experience High attention to details Experience in working with market leading sourcing tools/systems would be a plus Excellent English ( native , C1 or equivalent) written and verbal communication skills. Any additional language considered a plus 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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