Sourcing Corporate Services

Chain IQ; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ, a global AI-driven procurement service partner, is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Consultant in Navi Mumbai to lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement for indirect and operational categories.

You will interface with business stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring compliance with contracts and policies while delivering value. The role requires 12–15 years of experience, a Master's degree, and hands-on skills with eSourcing platforms like SAP Ariba and Agiloft.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in supply chain, procurement, engineering, MBA or related field.
• 12–15 years of sourcing/procurement experience.
• Experience with eSourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba, Agiloft.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects from initiation to contract execution.
• Conduct RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, eAuctions, and supplier negotiations.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and draft contracts.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance.
• Deliver savings and value through KPIs and performance objectives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

RFx execution

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Advanced Excel

Procurement systems

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

Agiloft

Excel

Job description

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Title: Sourcing Corporate Services

Location:

Navi Mumbai, IN

Date: Sep 30, 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.

Sr. Sourcing Consultant is responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities, supporting clients in delivering cost-effective, compliant, and value-driven sourcing solutions across indirect and operational categories. The role acts as the primary interface between business stakeholders and suppliers while ensuring adherence to procurement policies, processes, and contractual requirements.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & RFx Management

• Manage sourcing projects from initiation through award and contract execution.
• Conduct RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, eAuctions, and supplier negotiations.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and recommend award decisions.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders and suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand stakeholder requirements and translate them into sourcing solutions.
• Draft contracts using standard terms and conditions.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with suppliers.
• Support contract reviews and obtain required approvals.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and legal requirements.

Procurement Operations & Compliance

• Execute sourcing activities using approved procurement systems and tools.
• Ensure compliance with client policies, procurement procedures, and governance requirements.
• Maintain sourcing documentation and audit trails.
• Drive adoption of sourcing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Performance & Value Delivery

• Deliver savings, cost avoidance, and value creation opportunities.
• Achieve defined KPIs, SLAs, and performance objectives.
• Identify process optimization and efficiency improvement opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in supply chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 12-15 years of sourcing/procurement experience.
• Strong understanding of sourcing methodologies and procurement best practices.
• Experience with eSourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba, Agiloft and related procurement tools.
• Hands-on approach and proactiveness
• Good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with ability to build rapport, establish trust, and develop positive relationships with stakeholders
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
• Excellent analytical skills and mindset demonstrating problem-solving, relationship management, escalation management and influencing skills with a strong customer-service orientation
• Good understanding of sourcing processes and best practices
• Ready to interact with stakeholders from all organizational levels
• A delivery-focused sourcer and a team player who is comfortable creating their own profile and credibility
• Experience in intermediate Excel (Medium to Advance), eSourcing tools such as SAP ARIBA and any other proprietary sourcing tools
• Proactive in engaging with clients to prepare their project pipelines

Required Skills

• Strategic sourcing and category management
• RFx and eAuction execution
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication and influencing skills
• Project management and multitasking capability
• Advanced Excel and procurement systems knowledge

Preferred Experience

• Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical) or manufacturing-related sourcing categories.
• Exposure to global or multi-country sourcing projects.

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.