Procurement Sourcing Corporate Services - Travel

Chain IQ Group AG; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ Group AG is seeking a procurement professional to independently manage sourcing projects for national and international clients in corporate travel. You will run tenders, analyse supplier proposals, lead commercial negotiations and implement cost-saving solutions that improve service, compliance and traveller experience.

You will work directly with clients, suppliers and internal experts, taking ownership of defined projects from initiation through award and implementation, ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or sourcing with independent project management.
• Knowledge of travel industry or interest in corporate travel.
• Strong project management and data analysis using pricing comparisons and Excel.
• Structured, reliable and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear communication with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset, curiosity and ownership of defined workstreams.
• Fluent English; German or other languages are a plus.
• University degree or comparable qualification in business, procurement, travel management, hospitality, finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage sourcing projects from demand clarification and market research through tender execution, negotiation, award and implementation.
• Run RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, including supplier communications, timelines, documentation and follow-up.
• Analyse bids, pricing models, service proposals and commercial terms and prepare clear evaluation and award recommendations.
• Prepare and lead supplier negotiations within agreed objectives and escalation parameters.
• Manage sourcing projects across air travel, hotels, travel management companies, ground transportation, meetings and events, and travel technology.
• Conduct spend, supplier, market and benchmark analyses and translate findings into practical improvement opportunities.
• Prepare decision materials, savings calculations, status updates and implementation trackers for client stakeholders.
• Maintain sourcing documentation, supplier information and relevant procurement systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Manage supplier onboarding, contract review handover and implementation activities.
• Monitor agreed actions, milestones, KPIs and supplier deliverables and proactively address delays or risks.
• Collaborate directly with client teams, suppliers and international colleagues to deliver sourcing outcomes on time.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Detail-oriented

Commercial mindset

Time management

Multilingual

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

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

In this role, you will independently manage sourcing and procurement projects for national and international clients in corporate travel. You will run tenders, analyse supplier proposals, lead commercial negotiations and implement commercially sound solutions that improve cost, service quality, compliance and traveller experience.

Working directly with clients, suppliers and internal experts, you will take ownership of defined sourcing projects from initiation through award and implementation, ensuring delivery is accurate, commercially robust and on time.

Main Responsibilities

• Independently manage sourcing projects from demand clarification and market research through tender execution, negotiation, award and implementation.
• Run RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, including supplier communications, timelines, documentation and follow-up.
• Analyse bids, pricing models, service proposals and commercial terms and prepare clear evaluation and award recommendations.
• Prepare and lead supplier negotiations within agreed objectives and escalation parameters.
• Manage sourcing projects across air travel, hotels, travel management companies, ground transportation, meetings and events, and travel technology.
• Conduct spend, supplier, market and benchmark analyses and translate findings into practical improvement opportunities.
• Prepare decision materials, savings calculations, status updates and implementation trackers for client stakeholders.
• Maintain sourcing documentation, supplier information and relevant procurement systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Manage supplier onboarding, contract review handover and implementation activities.
• Monitor agreed actions, milestones, KPIs and supplier deliverables and proactively address delays or risks.
• Collaborate directly with client teams, suppliers and international colleagues to deliver sourcing outcomes on time.

Requirements

• Professional experience in procurement or sourcing, including independently managing sourcing projects, tender processes and supplier negotiations.
• Travel Industry Knowledge or interest in corporate travel and motivation to develop expertise across travel categories and sourcing processes.
• Good project management analytical skills and confidence in working with data, pricing comparisons and Microsoft Excel.
• Structured, reliable and detail-oriented way of working, with the ability to manage several tasks and deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and confidence in working with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset, curiosity and willingness to take ownership of defined workstreams.
• Fluent English skills; German or further languages are an advantage.
• University degree, vocational qualification or comparable experience in business administration, procurement, travel management, hospitality, finance or a related field.

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.