Digital Procurement Transformation

At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast. Chain 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. Job Title: Procurement Transformation Location : Pune, India Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Required: 8-12 Years in Procurement with Transformation Expertise Education : Graduation (Engineering Preferred) + MBA (Six Sigma Preferred) About the Role: We are looking for a highly skilled Procurement Transformation Leader with 8-12 years of experience in driving end-to-end procurement transformations across complex organizations. This role requires deep domain expertise in procurement, strategic sourcing, digital tools, change management, and stakeholder engagement. As a key change agent, you will lead transformation programs aimed at optimizing procurement performance, driving cost efficiencies, improving compliance, and enabling innovation through digitization and process redesign. Key Responsibilities: Procurement Strategy & Transformation: Design and lead enterprise-wide procurement transformation programs. Develop target operating models, governance frameworks, and transformation roadmaps. Conduct maturity assessments and identify key areas for process and performance improvement. Align procurement strategies with broader organizational goals. Process Optimization & Performance Improvement: Streamline and standardize procurement processes (P2P, S2C, category management). Define KPIs, SLAs, and procurement performance dashboards. Implement continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Agile). Technology & Digital Enablement: Lead procurement digitization initiatives using tools like SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, Jaggaer, etc. Work with IT and business stakeholders to implement e-sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and supplier portals. Evaluate and implement procurement analytics and automation solutions. Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement: Drive stakeholder alignment across functions, regions, and business units. Lead change management, communication, and training efforts to ensure adoption. Build a procurement culture focused on value creation, compliance, and innovation. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional project teams. Collaborate with operations, business units to support transformation. Build capability and maturity within internal procurement teams. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred). 8-12+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with significant focus on transformation. Proven track record of delivering mid/large-scale procurement transformation initiatives. Hands-on experience with procurement technologies (ERP and Source-to-Pay platforms). Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Consulting background or in-house transformation experience in large global organizations. Certifications: CIPS, CPSM, PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent. Experience in managing change in complex, matrixed, or global environments. 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. Information for agencies: Applications sent or uploaded by placement agencies or similar are not desired, will therefore not be considered and will be deleted.