Sourcing IT

At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast. Chain IQ is a global AI-powered leader in indirect procurement, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across major delivery centers and 26 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. To learn more about Chain IQ, our services, and the clients we support around the world, please visit our website at https://chainiq.com/about-us/ . Expert – Tactical sourcing IT Services About Chain IQ Chain IQ is an Independent Global I ndirect 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. It is an exciting time at Chain IQ and our team in India are looking for an Expert – Tactical Sourcing in IT Services Sourcing team Chain IQ generates value far beyond cost reduction. We transform our client’s indirect procurement towards a world-class, resilient, ethical and digitalized end-to-end function. We promote a culture of collaboration and shared excellence , while encouraging an open and honest exchange of ideas , with opportunities to develop in a fast-growing multiclient company with excellent career prospects and fostering of personal development. Our ambition is to strengthen the existing highly experienced team to provide the best in industry support to our growing client base. Role Purpose : Tactical Sourcer for IT Servies C a tegory for high value and complex deals. 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 Services category with expertise on sourcing initiatives. Strong and Hands on in Sourcing and Global Procurement. Should lead client souring and Procurement delivery team acting as a focal point of execution. Apply best practices and procedure to resolve the issues, demonstrate through understanding and application of concepts and knowledge in business and Procurement operations, legal background/strong contractual understanding. Strong internal and external stakeholder collaboration. Strong negotiation and communication skills Solution oriented and contribute to value proposition in souring and procurement domain. Team management experience with collaborative skills Crisis management and resilience approach. Sourcing Planning Perform spend and contract analysis to identify sourcing and cost reduction opportunities. Ability to formulate category specific cost models such as T&M, Managed Capacity, Managed Service, Fixed Fee, deliverable based outcomes/managed outcomes, Gain-Sharing Pricing etc. for appropriate business needs. Working with clients and colleagues, define and implement commodity strategies and sourcing area plans for global region , especially APAC, whilst ensuring appropriate alignment to global and regional strategies. Ensure representation of regional/local interests and requirement of APAC clients to Global sourcing categories. Client and stakeholder 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 all global location on allocated category (Outsourcing & Offshoring) and sourcing initiatives. Conduct operational review meetings with the client team. Manage the reporting of metrics, SLA and KPIs. Lead process improvement discussions and perform efficiency and effectiveness projects to improve productivity and customer satisfaction. Management of Sourcing Initiatives Lead and execute IT services 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. Main responsibilities will include: 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 services Deep understanding of IT Services category. Ability to negotiate and maintain relationship with the third -party ONO vendors. Highly competent in negotiations and contract knowledge with a strong ability to converse, negotiate with suppliers (preferably IT services vendors) / clients and review contracts in English. Strong project management experience. 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. 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