About this role
<p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:#ffffff;color:black"><strong>At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:#ffffff;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Join our Team</strong></p> <p>It is an exciting time at Chain IQ and our team in <strong>Sydney </strong>are looking for a <strong>Senior Consultant </strong>in Sourcing Real Estate & Services<strong>.</strong></p> <p>Chain IQ generate 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. We offer the potential for significant corporate growth and career development.</p> <p> </p> <p>Our ambition is to strengthen the existing highly experienced team to provide the best in industry support to our growing client base.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p> <p>The primary purpose is to deliver value-add sourcing services to clients in a structured, professional and consistent manner.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Main Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>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> <li>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> <li>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> <li>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> <li>Contract Development & Negotiation: Draft and negotiate commercial agreements aligned with client templates, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance standards.</li> <li>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> <li>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> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>7+ 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>Proven ability to manage complex negotiations and deliver measurable cost savings across multiple client environments.</li> <li>Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently.</li> <li>Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management and category strategy development.</li> <li>Experience with leading-edge sourcing technologies (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, SAP, Ivalua) preferred.</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across cultures and time zones.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills to manage multi-client priorities under tight deadlines.</li> <li>Bachelor’s Degree required (Supply Chain, Business, or related field). Advanced certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are a plus</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black;background-color:white"><strong>Join a truly global team.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black;background-color:white">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black;background-color:white"><strong>Chain IQ – Create. Lead. Make an impact.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black;background-color:white"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white"><em>Information for agencies: </em></span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white"><em>Applications sent or uploaded by placement agencies or similar are not desired, will therefore not be considered and will be deleted.</em> </span></span></p> <p> </p>