Sourcing Corporate Services

Chain IQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its Corporate Services sourcing team, covering FM, Construction and Travel. You will lead sourcing initiatives across diverse client accounts, influence strategy with senior stakeholders, and deliver measurable commercial and sustainability outcomes.

You will work with clients across global organisations, manage complex projects, and leverage analytics and AI-driven insights to drive value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement or related roles in Corporate Services.
• Experience across Facilities Management, Construction, Travel, Marketing or related indirect procurement.
• Knowledge of UK supplier markets; European sourcing is a plus.
• Ability to lead strategic sourcing events and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement projects for one or more client accounts.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to client objectives, market conditions, and business priorities.
• Own the procurement strategy and delivery for smaller client accounts, supported by off‑shore team members, or contribute to larger programmes.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and sourcing assessments, leveraging data and AI-driven insights to identify value creation opportunities.
• Manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contracting activities, and supplier onboarding.
• Deliver sourcing initiatives across Facilities Management, Construction, M&E, Capital Projects, Travel, Marketing, and related Corporate Services categories.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders from operational delivery to C‑suite to drive performance, innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage supplier risk, compliance, sustainability, and governance requirements in line with client expectations.
• Utilise procurement technology, market intelligence, and analytics to support sourcing decisions and track outcomes.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

UK market knowledge

Independent worker

Job description

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Location: London, GB

Date: Sep 4, 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

Join us as Senior Consultant within our Corporate Services (FM, Construction and Travel) sourcing team and partner with some of the world's leading global organisations, including top‑quartile performers in the Banking, Financial Services, and Professional Services sectors. You will lead sourcing and procurement initiatives across a diverse portfolio of Corporate Services categories, managing varying degrees of complex projects that can range from low value but critical services to high risk/high value deals. Working directly with senior client stakeholders, you will influence strategic decisions, shape category strategies, and deliver measurable commercial, operational, and sustainability outcomes. This is an opportunity to combine deep sourcing expertise with a consulting mindset, build trusted advisor relationships, and accelerate your career in a dynamic, international, client‑facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement projects across Corporate Services categories for one or more client accounts.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to client objectives, market conditions, and business priorities.
• Own the procurement strategy and delivery for smaller client accounts, supported by off‑shore team members, or contribute as part of a wider sourcing team on complex, high-value programmes for larger global clients.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and sourcing assessments, leveraging proprietary data, external market intelligence, and AI-driven insights to identify value creation opportunities.
• Manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contracting activities, and supplier onboarding.
• Deliver sourcing initiatives across Facilities Management, Construction, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), Capital Projects, Travel, Marketing, and related Corporate Services categories.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders from operational delivery teams through to C-suite executives to drive performance, innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement
• Manage supplier risk, compliance, sustainability, and governance requirements in line with client expectations.
• Utilise procurement technology, market intelligence, and analytics to support sourcing decisions and track outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, category management, consulting, sales, or account management within Corporate Services, Facilities Management, Construction, Real Estate, Travel, Marketing, or related indirect procurement categories.
• Demonstrated experience delivering sourcing and procurement projects in complex corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of one or more of the following categories covering Corporate Services: Facilities Management (Hard FM, Soft FM and M&E), Construction and Capital Projects, Travel Services, Marketing and Agency Services, Workplace and Property Services
• Proven ability to lead strategic sourcing events, supplier selection activities, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior business stakeholders.
• Experience working across multiple clients, business units, or operating environments is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to make data-driven recommendations.
• Knowledge of UK supplier markets is essential; European sourcing experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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.