Sourcing Consultant

19 hours ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Chain IQ Full time

About Chain IQ

Chain IQ is a global indirect procurement company that provides strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, we operate from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide.

Our team of experts transforms 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal, client, and supplier stakeholders
  • Manage daily activities within the procurement process, serving as the primary interface with business owners and supplier representatives
  • Execute sourcing projects using client and internal systems, complying with client policies and procedures
  • Sourcing of Indirect Procurement – Professional Services category globally
  • Drafting contracts based on client standard terms and conditions
  • Negotiating contractual terms with vendors
  • Adhering to client corporate standards, including using defined sourcing tools and processes in the delivery of sourcing initiatives
  • Ensuring functional KPIs, SLAs, and other performance objectives are met
  • Proactively identifying optimization opportunities and improving business-as-usual processes
  • Supporting analysis of proposals and producing recommendations
  • Negotiating deals to achieve optimal commercial, specification, compliance, and contractual outcomes
  • Day-to-day operational process management and support of relevant operational and P2P processes to ensure accurate and timely ordering and receipt of goods and services

Requirements:

  • University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or equal (bachelor's degree)
  • Experience in Sourcing Operations and Procurement processes and best practice
  • Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement with preferred 1+ years in specific category of Professional Services in an international corporate environment
  • Experience in review, negotiation, and execution of contracts with vendors with strong negotiation skills
  • Experience in conducting tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ)
  • Specific know-how in Sourcing of Consulting, Personnel Services, Audit, Tax, and other professional services is preferred
  • Problem-solving, relationship management, escalation management, and influencing skills with a strong customer-service orientation
  • Good interpersonal, analytical, communication skills. A delivery-focused sourcer and a team player. Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
  • Previous experience in working with any of the Source to Contract tools: SAP, Ariba, Ivalua, etc. (preferred)
  • Excellent English (German is an advantage) – written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

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.

Furthermore, please be advised that if you submit an application to us for this position, your application and personal details will be processed in accordance with our Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates.

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CHAIN IQ does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact our CHAIN IQ recruitment team to obtain prior written authorisation before referring any candidates. In the absence of such written authorisation being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of CHAIN IQ. CHAIN IQ shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site

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