Senior IT Sourcing Consultant – Technology Services

Chain IQ Group AG; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Senior Sourcing Consultant for Technology Services to join our German IT Sourcing team. The role focuses on end-to-end sourcing across Software, SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, Telecom, and IT Services, delivering structured, client-oriented services.

The position requires 5–7 years in IT sourcing, strong negotiation and contract management skills, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Economics, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of IT Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, or related commercial roles.
• Experience in IT sourcing categories (Software, SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, Telecom, Data Center, IT Services).
• Experience in supplier negotiations and sourcing projects.
• Understanding of contract terms (SOWs, Software & SaaS agreements, SLAs).
• Ability to analyze supplier proposals, pricing structures, and commercial models.
• Knowledge of RFx processes, supplier evaluation, and contract management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Team-oriented with willingness to learn and develop category expertise.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support and independently manage sourcing engagements of varying spend and complexity levels across IT sourcing categories (Software Licensing & Maintenance, SaaS, Cloud Services, Hardware, Telecom, Network Services, Data Center Services, Managed Services).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, objectives, priorities, and sourcing opportunities.
• Conduct spend analyses, supplier assessments, market research, and benchmarking activities.
• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies and negotiation plans.
• Identify cost optimization and value creation opportunities across sourcing engagements.
• Prepare and manage RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and commercial comparisons.
• Contribute to contract reviews and negotiations with senior colleagues and legal teams.
• Build and maintain productive supplier relationships and stay informed about market developments and industry trends.
• Ensure compliance with client governance, procurement policies, legal requirements, and sourcing procedures.
• Provide accurate project reporting, savings tracking, and documentation using Chain IQ and client systems.

Skills

German language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Chain IQ in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Senior Sourcing Consultant for Technology Services to join our German IT Sourcing team. The role focuses on end-to-end sourcing across Software, SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, Telecom, and IT Services, delivering structured, client-oriented services.

The position requires 5–7 years in IT sourcing, strong negotiation and contract management skills, and fluency in German and English.