Strategic Professional Services Sourcing Lead

Chain IQ Group AG; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Chain IQ Group AG in Chicago is seeking a Senior Consultant in Professional Services to deliver value-add sourcing services for clients in a structured, professional manner. The role requires at least 8 years of sourcing experience, with 4 years in Professional Services, and collaboration across legal, finance, and global category teams.

You will lead RFx events, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and drive contract development and governance, ensuring alignment with client needs and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or Economics (advanced degree preferred).
• 8+ years of hands-on sourcing or procurement experience.
• At least 4 years in Professional Services category sourcing (e.g., consulting, HR services, training, legal services, audit, tax, or contingent labor).
• Experience collaborating with legal, finance, and global category teams, and managing suppliers and stakeholders across regions.

Responsibilities

• Define business needs, project scope, deliverables, timelines, budget, and success criteria for sourcing requests.
• Lead RFx events and develop evaluation criteria, including risk, pricing, and governance.
• Evaluate supplier proposals across cost, capability, risk, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Negotiate terms and lead contract development, redlining, and approvals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across functions to ensure smooth onboarding and handover post-contract.
• Provide ongoing supplier governance and performance oversight.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or Economics. Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Chain IQ Group AG in Chicago is seeking a Senior Consultant in Professional Services to deliver value-add sourcing services for clients in a structured, professional manner. The role requires at least 8 years of sourcing experience, with 4 years in Professional Services, and collaboration across legal, finance, and global category teams.

You will lead RFx events, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and drive contract development and governance, ensuring alignment with client needs and strategic