Sourcing Consulting Services

3 months ago


Pune, India Chain IQ Full time

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.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal, client and supplier stakeholders

Managing the daily activities within the procurement process, serving as the primary interface with business owners and supplier representatives

Execute sourcing projects (i.e. spot buy, RFx, Single Source) using the client and the internal systems and complying with client’s policies & procedures. Supporting and run RFI, RFP, RFQ, eAuction; creating and managing events in e-sourcing tool

Sourcing of Indirect Procurement – Professional Services category globally

Drafting contracts based on the client’s standard terms and conditions

Negotiating contractual terms with vendors

Adhering to the client’s corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in the delivery of sourcing initiatives

Ensuring the functional KPIs, SLAs and other performance objectives are met

Proactively looking for optimization opportunities. Identify ways to improve related business-as-usual processes

Support analysis of proposals and producing recommendations

Negotiate 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)

Experienced 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.

Experienced 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.

Important notice to Employment Businesses/Agencies:

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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