Date: Dec 22, 2022
Chain IQ is an independent, global service company providing strategic, tactical and operational procurement for its clients. Chain IQ operates from its main centers – Zurich (headquarters), New York, London, Singapore, Bucharest and Mumbai / Pune – and is currently servicing more than 20 countries (including Germany, Poland, Hong Kong, China, Japan and Australia)..
Chain IQ is growing! In order to provide our clients continuously with an excellent service, we want to further strengthen our team and are therefore looking for you!
Tactical Sourcer will report to Head of Sourcing – Manager and will have the following main responsibilities:
Managing the daily activities within the procurement process, serving as the primary interface with business owners and supplier representatives
Execute tactical sourcing projects, low, medium & high complexity (i.e. spot buy, RFx) using the client and the internal systems and complying with client’s policies & procedures
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with internal, client and supplier stakeholders
Drafting contracts based on the client standard terms and conditions and negotiating the contractual clauses to ensure compliance with the client’s requirements
Negotiating commercial conditions and contractual terms with vendors with support from Contract Manager, if needed
Performing supplier evaluation and bid analysis; provide input and recommendations
Performing spend analysis to proactively identify savings opportunities
Forecasting and reporting savings
Supporting and run RFx, eAuction; creating and managing events in e-sourcing tool
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
Profile required:
Hands-on approach and proactiveness
Proven successful track record in a similar role
Minimum three (3) year experience in related sourcing category
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
Focused to deliver savings and to constantly find cost reduction opportunities for the clients
Excellent analytical skills and mindset
Good problem-solving, relationship management, escalation management and influencing skills with a strong customer-service orientation
Good understanding of sourcing processes and best practices
Ready to interact with stakeholders from all organizational levels
A delivery-focused sourcer and a team player who feels comfortable creating their own profile and credibility
Previous experience in working with any of the Source to Contract tools: SAP, Ariba, Ivalua, etc.
Excellent English (German is an advantage) – written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Why Chain IQ?
You will take responsibility and will be granted the level of freedom as needed
You will have the possibility to grow both personally and professionally
We offer a fair and market-oriented compensation
We individually support your personal development in order to strengthen your competences
We have a culture of open and honest communication as well as appreciation
Did we pique your interest? We would be pleased to receive your application
Information for recruiting agencies: We only accept direct applications.
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