Sourcing Excellence

Chain IQ; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ Group in Berlin seeks a Sourcing Excellence Manager to drive standardization and improvement across global procurement processes. You will translate opportunities into practical actions, analyze performance, and enable AI-enabled tools adoption.

The role combines hands-on delivery with project coordination and stakeholder collaboration. You will own assigned workstreams, develop dashboards, and create training materials to ensure consistent adoption.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or related field.
• Typically 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, Consulting, or Project Management.
• Strong understanding of sourcing and procurement processes and best practices.
• Experience delivering process improvements or managing project workstreams, coordinating stakeholders and actions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in Excel.
• Experience with digital procurement or reporting tools; AI prompts is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, ownership mindset and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Fluent English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regional and global Sourcing Excellence initiatives with defined outcomes and timelines.
• Drive process optimization, standardization and automation workstreams end-to-end.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams, client engagement and stakeholders to identify actions.
• Analyze sourcing data and KPIs to translate findings into recommendations.
• Manage cross-functional projects, track progress and escalate risks.
• Coordinate testing and adoption of digital procurement and AI tools.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and performance tracking tools for decisions.
• Create training materials and user guides; deliver knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Prepare presentations and business cases with clear recommendations.

Skills

Sourcing Excellence

Process Standardization

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Procurement / Engineering

Tools

Excel

AI-enabled tools

Digital procurement tools

Job description

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Location: Berlin, DE

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.

Role Purpose

As a Sourcing Excellence Manager, you will be part of the Global Sourcing Excellence organization and drive defined process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across the globe. Working closely with Sourcing Excellence colleagues and regional sourcing teams, you will translate improvement opportunities into practical solutions, analyze performance, and enable the adoption of digital solutions and AI-enabled tools. The role combines hands-on delivery, project coordination, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance sourcing quality, efficiency, and compliance. You will take ownership of assigned workstreams and contribute to the ongoing development of sourcing practices within Chain IQ.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned regional and global Sourcing Excellence initiatives, taking ownership of agreed outcomes, timelines, and stakeholder coordination.
• Drive defined process optimization, standardization, and automation workstreams, from assessing current workflows to implementing and embedding agreed improvements.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams, client engagement management, and business stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and agree practical actions.
• Analyze sourcing data and KPIs, identify root causes and trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Manage defined cross-functional projects or workstreams, coordinating deliverables, tracking progress, and escalating risks and dependencies when required.
• Coordinate testing and adoption of digital procurement solutions and approved AI-enabled tools, translating business needs into use cases and incorporating user feedback.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, standard reports, process documentation, and performance tracking tools to support operational decisions and continuous improvement.
• Develop training materials, onboarding guides, and user instructions, and deliver knowledge-sharing sessions to support consistent adoption across sourcing teams.
• Prepare presentations, project summaries, business cases, and communication materials, presenting clear recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.
• Typically 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, Consulting, or Project Management.
• Sound understanding of sourcing and procurement processes, methodologies, tools, and best practices, with the ability to apply them in a practical business environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering process improvements or managing project workstreams, including coordinating stakeholders and implementing agreed actions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel, with the ability to turn data into practical recommendations.
• Experience using digital procurement or reporting tools and an interest in automation and AI-supported solutions; practical experience with AI use cases or writing AI prompts is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions, prepare structured presentations, and explain recommendations clearly.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach, with a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver agreed outcomes, seeking alignment or escalating issues when needed.
• Fluent English required; German is an advantage.

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.

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