Sourcing Facility Services

Location: Zürich, CH - Date: Dec 9, 2024 **About Chain IQ** Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect 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. **About the Role**: We are seeking a dynamic and motivated **Sourcing Consultant** to join our team. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to our clients, leveraging your sourcing expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset to deliver outstanding results. You will work closely with detail-oriented clients, navigating strict processes and utilizing advanced tools to ensure compliance, efficiency, and success. **Key Responsibilities**: - **Client Engagement**: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their primary point of contact for all sourcing-related activities. - **Needs Assessment**: Understand client requirements thoroughly, offering tailored sourcing solutions that align with their goals and priorities. - **Process Adherence**: Navigate and adhere to rigorous sourcing processes, ensuring all activities meet compliance standards and utilize the provided tools effectively. - **Strategic Sourcing**: Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including market analysis, supplier engagement, competitive bidding, and contract negotiations. - **Collaboration**: Work cross-functionally with internal teams and stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with broader business objectives. - **Problem-Solving**: Demonstrate a proactive, "can-do" approach to overcoming challenges and ensuring client satisfaction. - **Reporting**: Prepare detailed reports, analyses, and updates to provide transparency and insights into sourcing activities and results. **Key Qualifications**: - **Experience**: 3+ years in sourcing, procurement, or a consulting role with a focus on client engagement and process-driven environments. - **Mindset**: A positive, solutions-oriented attitude with a "can-do" approach to challenges. - **Interpersonal Skills**: Strong people skills with the ability to connect with clients, build trust, and manage relationships effectively. - **Attention to Detail**: Comfortable working with detail-oriented clients and maintaining high levels of accuracy in all deliverables. - **Process Adherence**: Proven ability to follow strict processes and utilize advanced sourcing tools efficiently. - **Communication**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and present it clearly. - **Tools & Technology**: Proficient in sourcing platforms, eProcurement tools, and data analysis software. - **Education**: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, Procurement, Legal or a related field. **Why Join Us?** - Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment. - Work with diverse, high-profile clients on impactful sourcing projects. - Access opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development. - Enjoy a role that values innovation, problem-solving, and client success. We are **Great Place To Work® certified** in Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Romania, Poland and China. We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored. Please let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs. **Important notice to Employment Businesses/Agencies**: