Tactical Sourcing IT ITO

Chain IQ Group AG; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ Group AG is seeking a Senior Consultant in IT category management to lead strategic sourcing across hardware, software, SaaS, and cloud services. You will collaborate with stakeholders globally to deliver cost optimization, risk management, and innovative sourcing strategies.

The role requires experience in end-to-end sourcing, negotiations, and contract management with major IT vendors, while driving measurable savings and governance compliance in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience.
• Strong knowledge of one or more IT procurement categories (hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, data center).
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and manage commercial contracts with technology suppliers.
• Experience with RFI, RFP, RFQ processes and evaluating supplier proposals.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT sourcing projects from strategy to contracting.
• Develop and implement category strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms and drive cost savings.
• Manage relationships with major IT vendors and global partners.
• Coordinate with cross-functional and international teams to deliver sourcing initiatives.

Education

University degree in Business Administration

Job description

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.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Consultant within the IT Category team, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage complex procurement activities across a range of IT sub-categories, including Hardware, Software, SaaS, Network, Telecom, and Colocation 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 one or more IT procurement sub-categories, including Hardware, Software, SaaS, Network, Telecom, and Colocation 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.
• 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 IT vendors and service providers, including global technology partners and specialized providers.
• Support contract reviews and negotiations to ensure commercial robustness and risk mitigation.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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, 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.

Relationship Management

• 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.
• Develop key client stakeholder matrix per category/location, maintaining regular engagement and driving high levels of client engagement and satisfaction.
• Ensure appropriate supplier relationship management for assigned suppliers.
• Act as key contact person for IT category with expertise on one of sub-categories (HW, SW, SaaS, Network, Telecom, Co-lo) and sourcing initiatives.

Sourcing Planning

• Perform spend and contract analysis to identify sourcing and cost reduction opportunities.
• Ability to formulate category specific cost / license / service models such as. for appropriate business needs.
• Working with clients and colleagues, define and implement IT strategies and sourcing area plans for global and regional strategies.

Management of Sourcing Initiatives

• Lead and execute IT (HW, SW, SaaS, Network, Telecom, Co-lo) sourcing projects from end-to-end in line with agreed timelines and service quality.
• Deliver allocated savings target as assigned to categories and locations though the effective management of sourcing initiatives, with proper tracking and reporting of savings achievements.
• Adhere to defined sourcing policies and processes.
• Ensure a high-level of ethics in supplier and / or client engagements.

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Law, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience, preferably within IT procurement.
• Strong knowledge of one or more IT procurement categories, including Hardware, Software, SaaS, Cloud, Datacenter, Network, Telecom, and Managed Services.
• Solid understanding of software licensing models, subscription-based services, cloud consumption models, and IT service agreements.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex negotiations and managing commercial contracts with technology suppliers.
• Experience working with major global IT vendors such as IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, Cisco, Wipro, AWS, Google Cloud, or similar providers.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives concurrently.
• Hands-on experience conducting RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes and evaluating supplier proposals.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional and international teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Professional sourcing or procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, PMP) are advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.

Join a truly global team.

We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. Were 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.