Strategic Sourcing Consultant, Professional Services

Chain IQ; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ, a global AI-driven procurement service partner, is seeking a Sourcing Professional Services - Consultant in Lisbon. You will manage end-to-end tactical sourcing activities, from requirements gathering to contracting support, across client projects and locations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in sourcing or procurement, with strong analytical and negotiation skills, and fluency in English; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sourcing, procurement, or vendor management.
• Experience managing end-to-end sourcing activities.
• Ability to analyze spend data and supplier proposals.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of procurement systems.
• Fluent English; German or another European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tactical sourcing activities.
• Prepare sourcing strategies and project plans.
• Analyse supplier proposals, commercial models, and pricing structures.
• Support negotiations to improve pricing, service levels and terms.
• Execute sourcing activities in line with client policies and standards.
• Monitor sourcing project progress and track savings delivery.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Identify risks and elevate issues impacting delivery timelines.
• Track project status in line with reporting requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing across the org.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Procurement

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

S2C

Job description

Chain IQ, a global AI-driven procurement service partner, is seeking a Sourcing Professional Services - Consultant in Lisbon. You will manage end-to-end tactical sourcing activities, from requirements gathering to contracting support, across client projects and locations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in sourcing or procurement, with strong analytical and negotiation skills, and fluency in English; German is a plus.