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Chain IQ Group AG; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead indirect procurement initiatives across BPO, Professional Services, and Marketing Services. You will partner with stakeholders globally to drive cost optimization, risk management, and innovative sourcing strategies.

The role requires strong category expertise, extensive negotiation skills, and the ability to manage high-value sourcing projects in a dynamic, international environment. Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management or equal (bachelor’s degree)
• Experience in Sourcing Operations and Procurement processes and best practice
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement with preferred 1+ years in specific category of Professional Services in an international environment
• Experience in review, negotiation, and execution of contracts with vendors with strong negotiation skills
• Experienced in conducting tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ)
• Specific know-how in Sourcing of BPO, Marketing, Business Consulting, Personnel Services, Audit, Tax and other professional services is preferred
• Problem-solving, relationship management, escalation management and influencing skills with a strong customer-service orientation
• Excellent English - written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in German language is plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and implementation.
• Conduct spend, contract and market analyses to identify savings opportunities, efficiencies and sourcing risks.
• Develop and implement category strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned with regional and global business requirements.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation through effective sourcing practices.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and ethical sourcing principles.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal contractual outcomes.
• Manage relationships with major strategic suppliers.
• Support contract reviews and negotiations to ensure commercial robustness and risk mitigation.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously while meeting timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Design and execute sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ, eAuctions) and competitive tender processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate supplier proposals and support decision-making.
• Track, measure and report sourcing outcomes and savings achievements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Sourcing operations

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management or equal

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.

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 Senior Consultant within the Professional Services Category team, you will lead sourcing initiatives and manage complex procurement activities across a range of BPO, Professional Services (e.g., Business Consulting, Audit, HR, Legal, IT Consulting, etc.) and Marketing Services. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value through cost optimization, commercial excellence, risk management, and innovative sourcing strategies. This role requires strong category expertise, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead high-value sourcing projects in a dynamic global environment.

Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the subject matter expert for indirect categories – BPO, Professional Services (e.g., Business Consulting, Audit, HR, Legal, IT Consulting, etc.) and Marketing Services
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across business functions and geographies.
• Build and maintain stakeholder engagement plans and category-specific communication strategies.
• Proactively foster effective collaboration and ensure strong communication with key client stakeholders and colleagues in and across the region(s) to deliver defined business goals.
• Identify business needs and translate them into sourcing and procurement strategies that support organizational objectives.
• Ensure effective supplier relationship management for strategic and preferred suppliers.

Sourcing & Procurement Delivery

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and implementation.
• Conduct spend, contract and market analyses to identify savings opportunities, efficiencies and sourcing risks.
• Develop and implement category strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned with regional and global business requirements.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation through effective sourcing practices.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and ethical sourcing principles.

Commercial & Supplier Management

• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal contractual, financial, and operational outcomes.
• Manage relationships with major strategic suppliers
• Support contract reviews and negotiations to ensure commercial robustness and risk mitigation.

Project & Tender Management

• Manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously while ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Design and execute sourcing events, including RFI, RFP, RFQ, eAuctions and competitive tender processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate supplier proposals and support decision-making.
• Track, measure and report sourcing outcomes and savings achievements.

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management or equal (bachelor’s degree)
• Experienced in Sourcing Operations and Procurement processes and best practice
• Minimum (8+ years) of progressive experience in indirect procurement with preferred 1+ years in specific category of Professional Services in an international (corporate) environment
• Experience in review, negotiation, and execution of contracts with vendors with strong negotiation skills.
• Experienced in conducting tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ)
• Specific know-how in Sourcing of BPO, Marketing, Business Consulting, Personnel Services, Audit, Tax and other professional services is preferred.
• Problem-solving, relationship management, escalation management and influencing skills with a strong customer-service orientation
• Good interpersonal, analytical, communication skills. A delivery-focused sourcer and a team player. Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
• Excellent English - written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in German language is plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

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.