Strategic Sourcing Lead, Professional Services

Chain Iq; Baar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ is hiring a Professional Services Consultant to lead sourcing initiatives across consultancy, tax, legal, HR, and marketing for global clients. You will manage end-to-end sourcing, from strategy development through contract execution, collaborating with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable commercial value.

The role combines procurement expertise, commercial negotiation, and stakeholder management within a consulting environment, contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, category management or strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
• Proactive, collaborative and results-oriented working style.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across the Professional Services category.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and client requirements.
• Manage competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and e-auctions.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations to deliver cost savings and business value.
• Draft, review and manage contractual documentation using approved templates and standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of sourcing projects.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities and category developments to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting agreed timelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and procurement transformation initiatives where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Chain IQ is hiring a Professional Services Consultant to lead sourcing initiatives across consultancy, tax, legal, HR, and marketing for global clients. You will manage end-to-end sourcing, from strategy development through contract execution, collaborating with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable commercial value.

The role combines procurement expertise, commercial negotiation, and stakeholder management within a consulting environment, contributing to