Chain IQ Group AG · 13 hours ago
Procurement Sourcing ITO/BPO - Senior Expert
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $220K/yrChain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across main centers and 16 offices worldwide. The Sourcing Senior Expert will deliver value-add sourcing services to clients in a structured and professional manner, focusing on Outsourcing and Offshoring Services.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with business partners
Leading assigned sourcing initiatives (tactical and strategic), which vary in terms of scope and scale
Conducting market tenders (RFPs, RFIs, e-Auctions) and managing the evaluation process across a cross-functional team to determine supplier selection
Understanding complex business requirements and shaping deals to meet those requirements
Calculating financial baselines, pricing models and future case analysis from client data for use in developing negotiation strategies
Negotiating deals to achieve optimal commercial terms
Drafting contracts (review, redline/edit, review comments, identify business issues, legal issues, regulatory requirements) based on standard terms and conditions (including master agreements, task orders, change orders, amendments, etc.)
Be accountable for leading negotiations that yield the right business outcome, ensuring compliant contracting, performance management and issue resolution
Maintaining market awareness for assigned categories and contributing to sourcing area plans
Adhering to the Chain IQ corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in delivery of sourcing initiatives, maintaining, and managing contract data quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (Supply Chain concentration and/or MBA would be a plus)
Proven experience with active contract and commercial sourcing negotiations across various outsourcing (ITO and BPO) categories (strong experience in a client-facing environment and/or in the financial industry would be a plus)
Experience in relationship management, deal structuring, vendor management, and procurement
Advanced skills with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel and database analytic tools and sourcing systems
Proven capability running complex multi-million-dollar sourcing projects
Experience with contracts and ability in contract drafting, with limited legal support
Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills
Client/stakeholder focus within the corporate environment with the gravitas to influence stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities, often to tight deadlines, and deliver results
Experience using SAP Ariba System, with a proven track record of mastering custom built procurement tools
Professional team player - committed, motivated and flexible
Benefits
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Wide range of paid time off options
Company
Chain IQ Group AG
Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, providing strategic, tactical and operational procurement for its clients.
Founded in 2013
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Olivia McDonough
Head of HR, Business Partner & Operations Management Americas
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