Sourcing IT

Chain IQ; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ is seeking a Strategic Sourcer IT in Berlin to lead complex IT sourcing initiatives for multinational clients. You will develop strategies, run evaluations, and negotiate contracts to maximize commercial value and minimize risk.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across regions, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to continuous procurement improvement. English and German fluency are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience.
• Strong experience in IT categories such as Software, Cloud, Infrastructure, Telecom, Hardware or IT Services.
• Fluent in English and German; experience with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across multiple IT categories and clients.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risk.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and cost modeling for sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and drive contract optimization.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and deliver measurable impact.
• Build relationships with senior client stakeholders and suppliers.
• Assess supplier capabilities and support vendor selection decisions.
• Monitor market trends and licensing models affecting sourcing strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

IT procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Cost modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, IT or related field

Job description

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Title: Sourcing IT

Location:

Berlin, DE

Date: Sep 28, 2026

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 Strategic Sourcer IT, you will lead complex sourcing initiatives across a broad range of IT categories for multinational clients. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping clients achieve commercial value, manage risk, and optimize supplier relationships. The role requires independent management of multiple sourcing projects in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with senior stakeholders. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, and drive continuous improvement across procurement processes. This position plays a key role in delivering measurable business impact for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across multiple IT categories and clients.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that maximize commercial value and mitigate risk.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and cost modeling to support sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate commercial, contractual, and service terms with suppliers.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and deliver measurable savings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and suppliers.
• Assess supplier capabilities and support vendor selection decisions.
• Monitor market trends, licensing models, and technology developments impacting sourcing strategies.
• Support knowledge sharing, continuous improvement initiatives, and development of junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience.
• Strong experience in one or more IT categories such as Software, Cloud, Infrastructure, Telecom, Hardware, or IT Services.
• Proven track record negotiating complex and high-value IT contracts.
• Knowledge of software licensing, cloud commercial models, and IT outsourcing agreements.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders in an international environment.
• Familiarity with e-sourcing platforms and procurement technologies.
• Business fluency in English and German.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results under pressure.

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.

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.