Strategic Facility Management Sourcing Specialist

Chain Iq; Almada; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ Portugal-based sourcing team seeks a procurement lead to drive strategic sourcing across Facility Management, advising clients and managing projects end-to-end.

You will oversee opportunities from discovery through contracting, delivering measurable commercial and operational value across technical services, cleaning, security, and workplace services in an international, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing within Facility Management.
• Strong understanding of sourcing processes, tendering and contract negotiation.
• Ability to deliver measurable savings and broader commercial value.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with spend/bid data.
• Clear stakeholder management across organizational levels.
• Experience with source-to-contract or e-sourcing tools.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent English and German.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across Facility Management services, from market analysis to contracting.
• Build trusted relationships with client, internal and supplier stakeholders.
• Plan and manage competitive tenders, RFPs, bid analysis and supplier evaluation.
• Negotiate commercial, service and contractual terms to deliver value.
• Identify savings and improvement opportunities through spend analysis and insight.
• Prepare accurate savings forecasts and supporting documentation.
• Use digital sourcing platforms to run tenders and eAuctions.
• Ensure delivery against service levels, KPIs and timelines.
• Contribute market knowledge to improve category strategies and tools.
• Support junior colleagues and share best practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Sourcing processes

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

German proficiency

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

e-sourcing tools

source-to-contract tools

Job description

Chain IQ Portugal-based sourcing team seeks a procurement lead to drive strategic sourcing across Facility Management, advising clients and managing projects end-to-end.

You will oversee opportunities from discovery through contracting, delivering measurable commercial and operational value across technical services, cleaning, security, and workplace services in an international, collaborative environment.