At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast. Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across main centers and 16 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. Main Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Execute Strategic Sourcing Initiatives Across Multiple Clients: Manage end-to-end sourcing engagements across Real Estate, Facilities Management, MRO, Construction, and Logistics services — from opportunity identification to contract execution, tailored to each client’s unique needs.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Deliver Cost Optimization & Value Creation: Identify and implement sustainable cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation opportunities through advanced negotiation strategies and supplier collaboration.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Develop Strategic Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key global and regional suppliers; monitor market trends, innovations, and competitive landscapes across APAC markets.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Manage Complex Procurement Processes: Lead RFP/RFQ processes using digital tools, evaluate proposals, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal sourcing outcomes.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Contract Development & Negotiation: Draft and negotiate commercial agreements aligned with client templates, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance standards.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Cross-Regional Collaboration: Work closely with global Chain IQ teams to harmonize sourcing approaches, share best practices, and ensure consistency across geographies and client portfolios.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Performance Reporting & Insights: Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting on sourcing performance, including savings tracking, ROI analysis, and vendor performance metrics using Chain IQ and client platforms.</li> </ul> Requirements: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">10+ years of progressive experience in sourcing and procurement within Real Estate and related services, with expertise in categories such as Facilities, MRO, Construction, and Logistics.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proven ability to manage complex negotiations and deliver measurable cost savings across multiple client environments.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management and category strategy development.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience with leading-edge sourcing technologies (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, SAP, Ivalua) preferred.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across cultures and time zones.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong organizational skills to manage multi-client priorities under tight deadlines.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bachelor’s Degree required (Supply Chain, Business, or related field). Advanced certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are a plus</li> </ul> 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. Make an impact. Information for agencies: Applications sent or uploaded by placement agencies or similar are not desired, will therefore not be considered and will be deleted.

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