Chain IQ
Sourcing Professional Services
Chain IQ, Indiana, Pennsylvania, us, 15705
Title: Sourcing Professional Services
Location: Navi Mumbai, INDate: Aug 5, 2024About Chain IQChain 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.Manage 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. Support and run RFI, RFP, RFQ, eAuction; create and manage events in e-sourcing tool.Sourcing of Indirect Procurement – Professional Services category globally.Draft contracts based on the client’s standard terms and conditions.Negotiate contractual terms with vendors.Adhere to the client’s corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in the delivery of sourcing initiatives.Ensure the functional KPIs, SLAs, and other performance objectives are met.Proactively look for optimization opportunities. Identify ways to improve related business-as-usual processes.Support analysis of proposals and produce recommendations.Negotiate deals to achieve optimal commercial, specification, compliance, and contractual outcomes.Manage day-to-day operational processes and support 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 practices.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, and 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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Location: Navi Mumbai, INDate: Aug 5, 2024About Chain IQChain 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.Manage 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. Support and run RFI, RFP, RFQ, eAuction; create and manage events in e-sourcing tool.Sourcing of Indirect Procurement – Professional Services category globally.Draft contracts based on the client’s standard terms and conditions.Negotiate contractual terms with vendors.Adhere to the client’s corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in the delivery of sourcing initiatives.Ensure the functional KPIs, SLAs, and other performance objectives are met.Proactively look for optimization opportunities. Identify ways to improve related business-as-usual processes.Support analysis of proposals and produce recommendations.Negotiate deals to achieve optimal commercial, specification, compliance, and contractual outcomes.Manage day-to-day operational processes and support 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 practices.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, and 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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