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. <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead end-to-end S2C sourcing activities, including demand validation, RFP/RFQ execution, supplier evaluation, and contract award</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage sourcing of indirect categories (products/services), ensuring cost competitiveness and compliance with procurement policies</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Conduct supplier sourcing, qualification, and benchmarking to ensure market competitiveness</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drive commercial negotiations, including pricing, payment terms, and contractual terms and conditions</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support the preparation and review of Indirect procurement contracts, ensuring alignment with company standards and risk control requirements</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, finance, legal) to ensure smooth project delivery</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure sourcing activities are compliant with internal governance and approval processes</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor supplier performance if any claims and support continuous improvement initiatives</li> </ul> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="1" width="100%"></div> <h2>Key Requirements</h2> <h3>Experience & Background</h3> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum 4-7 years of experience in indirect procurement (products and services)</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong exposure to manufacturing industry, with the majority of past experience in manufacturing-related companies</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven experience in S2C sourcing processes and supplier management</li> </ul> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="1" width="100%"></div> <h3>Skills & Competencies</h3> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong capability in commercial and contractual negotiations</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiar with contract terms and procurement agreements (pricing, payment terms, liabilities, etc.)</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good understanding of sourcing process, including RFP/RFQ, supplier selection, and contract management</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proactive, structured, and able to work independently</li> </ul> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="1" width="100%"></div> <h3>Language & Tools</h3> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Fluent in English (spoken and written)</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)</li> </ul> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="1" width="100%"></div> <h3>Location</h3> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Based in Shanghai</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Candidates residing in Songjiang district are preferred</li> </ul> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="1" width="100%"></div> <h2>Nice-to-have (Optional)</h2> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, SmartConnect, etc.)</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Have CIPS/ CPS Certificate</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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