Sourcing Technology Services Specialist

7 days ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Chain IQ Full time

About Chain IQ

Chain IQ is a leading global indirect procurement company that provides 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 works to transform 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.

Purpose:

Employee to provide effective sourcing services from India for both local domestic and global client needs for the IT category.

Key Responsibilities:

i) 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 India and other global locations on allocated categories and sourcing initiatives.

ii) Sourcing Planning

  • Perform spend and contract analysis to identify sourcing and cost reduction opportunities.
  • Working with clients and colleagues, define and implement commodity strategies and sourcing area plans for global locations, while ensuring appropriate alignment to global and regional strategies.

iii) Management of Sourcing Initiatives

  • Lead and execute tactical and strategic sourcing projects in line with agreed timelines, process, compliance, and quality.
  • Deliver allocated savings target as assigned to categories and locations through the effective management of sourcing initiatives, with proper tracking and reporting of savings achievements.
  • In collaboration with Operations, drive adoption of P2P through sourcing initiative and ongoing contract management.
  • Adhere to defined sourcing policies and processes.
  • Ensure a high level of ethics in supplier and/or client engagements.

Requirements:

i) Qualification

  • University degree (ideally in economics or Supply Management and/or Legal) or industry experience equivalent.
  • Strong oral and written English (mandatory).

ii) Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience, ideally in an international environment.
  • Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills to positively influence people to make the appropriate decisions for the client(s) and resolve conflicts effectively.
  • Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Good competent in negotiations and contract knowledge with a strong ability to converse, negotiate with suppliers/clients and review contracts in English.
  • Strong project management experience.
  • Experienced in conducting tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ).
  • Commodity sourcing experience in one or more of the following categories is highly advantageous:
    • IT (Hardware, Software, Telecommunication, Data Centre)
    • Professional Services
    • Facility Management, Corporate Services, Real Estate
    • Marketing
    • HR (Recruitment, Benefits, Payroll, Training)
    • Outsourcing & Offshoring (ITO, BPO, KPO)
    • Travel (Airlines, Hotels, Serviced Apartments, Travel Management Companies)
    • Banking services (Market Data, Exchanges)

Desirable qualities

To be successful, you need to be a fast learner, willing to take on new challenges, have a positive mindset, and be a good team player.

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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