Strategic Sourcer

4 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:

Key Scope:

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 IT category with expertise on one of sub-categories (HW, SW, SaaS, Network, Telecom, Co-lo) and sourcing initiatives. Sourcing Planning Perform spend and contract analysis to identify sourcing and cost reduction opportunities. Ability to formulate category specific cost / license / service models such as. for appropriate business needs. Working with clients and colleagues, define and implement IT strategies and sourcing area plans for global and regional strategies. Management of Sourcing Initiatives Lead and execute IT (HW, SW, SaaS, Network, Telecom, Co-lo) sourcing projects from end-to-end in line with agreed timelines and service quality. Deliver allocated savings target as assigned to categories and locations though the effective management of sourcing initiatives, with proper tracking and reporting of savings achievements. Adhere to defined sourcing policies and processes. Ensure a high-level of ethics in supplier and / or client engagements. Sourcing Support Provide sourcing subject matter expertise, solutions and be involved to support client engagements and / or pitches. Provide sourcing planning and execution of projects across a dynamic, multi-client environment.

Requirements:

Qualification:

University degree (ideally in economics or Supply Management and/or Legal) or industry experience equivalent. Additional Sourcing/Procurement certification will be advantageous. Strong oral and written English and Simplified Chinese (preferred).

Experience:

A minimum of 12 to 15 years’ experience and demonstrable success in strategic sourcing ideally gained 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 independently as well as being a team-player as part of a cross functional team. Strong sourcing and contracting experience in Knowledge of procurement of the following sub-categories - IT Infrastructure Products and Services, Office IT Products and Services, and Cloud and Datacenter services Deep understanding of License Model, Service Models, IT – Applications and InfraStructure Ability to negotiate and maintain relationship with the third-party IT vendors like IBM, Oracle, Wipro, and small OEMs etc., who can provide the licenses / services Highly competent in negotiations and contract knowledge with a strong ability to converse, negotiate with suppliers (preferably IT vendors) / clients and review contracts in English. Strong project management experience. Experienced in conducting tenders (request for information/proposal/quotation). Cross-category sourcing experience will be advantageous

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.

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