Global Strategic Sourcing Lead – Professional Services

Chain IQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner with operations across multiple centers and 16 offices worldwide. We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Partner for Professional Services in London to lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, focusing on consultancy, advisory, tax, audit, HR, and legal services.

You will engage senior stakeholders, run multi-million deals, and drive savings while aligning with corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Educated to University standard or equivalent – MCIPS desirable.
• Minimum 5-10 yrs experience in sourcing across specific categories.
• Proven market knowledge of Professional Services with ability to drive value for clients.
• Proven capability of running large multi-million/complex global deals including tender processes.
• Hands-on approach to deal execution and end-to-end management with minimal oversight.
• Highly organised and results driven; able to lead a cross-functional team.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders with gravitas.
• Experienced negotiator and excellent communicator.
• Ability to structure complex deals and sourcing strategies.
• Experience in understanding contracts and drafting terms with limited legal support.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead assigned sourcing initiatives from routine renewals to strategic purchases.
• Conduct market tenders and manage evaluations across cross-functional teams.
• Structure deals to meet business requirements and negotiate terms.
• Draft contracts based on standard terms and conditions.
• Maintain market awareness and contribute to category plans.
• Adhere to corporate sourcing standards and tools.
• Identify opportunities to deliver savings for clients via smarter sourcing.
• Mentor junior team members on complex deals.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Vendor management

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management

Education

MCIPS desirable

Job description

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner with operations across multiple centers and 16 offices worldwide. We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Partner for Professional Services in London to lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, focusing on consultancy, advisory, tax, audit, HR, and legal services.

You will engage senior stakeholders, run multi-million deals, and drive savings while aligning with corporate standards.