Sourcing IT

Chain IQ; Köln; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work-certified

International team environment

Job summary

Chain IQ in Cologne seeks a Senior Sourcing Consultant for Technology Services to deliver end-to-end IT sourcing across Software, Hardware, Cloud, and related services. You will work with a German IT Sourcing team to drive value through structured sourcing engagements and vendor negotiations.

The role requires 5–7 years of IT sourcing experience, strong analytics, and fluency in German and English. You will collaborate with stakeholders and support contract lifecycle activities while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5-7 years of IT Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, or related roles.
• Experience in IT sourcing categories (Software, SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, Data Center or IT Services).
• Knowledge of contract terms and SLAs; ability to analyze proposals and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage IT sourcing engagements across Software, SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, Telecom, Data Center, and Managed Services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and opportunities.
• Conduct spend analyses, supplier assessments and market research.
• Prepare RFx processes, supplier evaluations and commercial comparisons.
• Contribute to contract reviews and negotiations with senior colleagues and legal teams.
• Maintain productive supplier relationships and stay updated on market trends.
• Ensure compliance with governance, procurement policies and processes.
• Provide project reporting and savings tracking using Chain IQ systems.

Skills

German fluency

English fluency

Analytical skills

Sourcing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

RFx tools

Contract management tools

Job description

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Title: Sourcing IT

Location: Cologne, DE

Date: Oct 5, 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.

Join our Team

It is an exciting time at Chain IQ and our team in Germany (Cologne) is looking for aSenior Sourcing Consultant Technology Services.

At Chain IQ, we generate value far beyond cost reduction. We transform our clients' indirect procurement into a world-class, resilient, ethical, and digitalized end-to-end function. We promote a culture of collaboration and shared excellence while encouraging an open and honest exchange of ideas. We offer significant opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Our ambition is to strengthen our highly experienced team and continue delivering industry-leading support to our growing client base.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality sourcing services to clients in a structured, professional, and consistent manner.

We are seeking a dynamic and client-focused individual to join our German IT Sourcing team. The successful candidate will have experience across the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for IT engagements, with a focus on Software, Hardware, Cloud, Telecommunications, and IT Services categories.

Working alongside experienced sourcing professionals, the candidate will support the delivery of sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, market analyses, and contract lifecycle activities for local and global clients.

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Senior Sourcing Consultant to join the Technology Services team. The ideal candidate is a motivated, client-oriented professional with sourcing experience in Technology Services and a strong interest in developing deep category expertise.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Support and independently manage sourcing engagements of varying spend and complexity levels across IT sourcing categories, including Software Licensing & Maintenance, SaaS, Cloud Services, Hardware, Telecom, Network Services, Data Center Services, and Managed Services.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, objectives, priorities, and sourcing opportunities.
• Conduct spend analyses, supplier assessments, market research, and benchmarking activities.
• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies and negotiation plans.
• Assist in identifying cost optimization and value creation opportunities across sourcing engagements.
• Prepare and manage RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and commercial comparisons using sourcing tools and platforms.
• Contribute to contract reviews and negotiations, partnering with senior colleagues and legal teams where appropriate.
• Build and maintain productive supplier relationships and stay informed about relevant market developments and industry trends.
• Ensure compliance with client governance, procurement policies, legal requirements, and sourcing procedures.
• Provide accurate project reporting, savings tracking, and documentation using Chain IQ and client systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in IT Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, or related commercial roles.
• Experience in one or more IT sourcing categories, including Software, SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, Telecommunications, Data Center, or IT Services.
• Demonstrated experience participating in supplier negotiations and sourcing projects.
• Good understanding of commercial contract terms, Statements of Work (SOWs), Software Agreements, SaaS Agreements, and Service Level Agreements.
• Ability to analyze supplier proposals, pricing structures, and commercial models.
• Knowledge of sourcing methodologies, RFx processes, supplier evaluation, and contract management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within agreed timelines.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

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.