Sourcing Support

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.

Position Summary
The Sourcing Support Professional plays a critical role in enabling efficient and compliant sourcing operations across the procurement lifecycle. This role supports strategic sourcers by executing standardized administrative tasks, managing sourcing tools, coordinating vendor interactions, and ensuring documentation accuracy from initiation to contract execution.

Key Responsibilities
Initiation & Preparation

• Initiate sourcing requests in designated tools and manage pre-approval workflows
• Conduct risk status checks and ensure proper team setup
• Clean up vendor records and validate vendor data in databases
• Assist in defining and reviewing sourcing strategies and baselines

Engagement & Contracting

• Manage NDAs and RFI processes
• Prepare RFPs and support initial contract setup
• Conduct supplier research and draft NDAs/TOPs for supplier engagement
• Execute RFPs, evaluate results, and coordinate events like auctions or presentations
• Support contract drafting and cleanup based on sourcer instructions

Execution & Closure

• Initiate contract workspaces and prepare for negotiations
• Facilitate approval workflows and ensure final contract signatures
• Archive contracts and organize project folders
• Close sourcing projects and confirm contract execution

Administrative & Reporting Tasks

• Maintain personal trackers and manage ticketing systems
• Draft emails for sourcers and monitor escalation mailboxes
• Submit reports to third-party risk management (TPRM) teams
• Handle onboarding/offboarding requests for brokers and trading venues
• Manage subscriptions and user allocations for financial platforms

Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proactive and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools and procurement platforms
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes

Work Environment

• Collaborative role supporting strategic sourcing teams
• Fast-paced, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and global procurement operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing support, or supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing tools (e.g., ARIBA, SAP, Coupa).
• Proven experience in vendor negotiations and contract management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with global procurement processes and compliance standards.

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.
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