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.

Sourcing Corporate Services - Consultant

12-Month Contract

Role Purpose

The Sourcing Corporate Services Consultant will support the delivery of sourcing and procurement activities across corporate services categories, working closely with sourcing colleagues, business stakeholders and suppliers.

This is a hands-on role providing exposure to the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including requirements gathering, market and supplier research, tender preparation, commercial evaluation, contract preparation and contract management.

The role is suitable for recent graduates or candidates at the early stage of their careers who are interested in developing practical experience in procurement and sourcing.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Tender Management

• Support and manage RFQs, RFPs and other sourcing activities.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements, specifications and timelines.
• Prepare tender documentation, pricing schedules and supplier communications using approved templates.
• Conduct supplier and market research to support sourcing strategies and bidder identification.
• Coordinate supplier invitations, clarifications, tender submissions and key deadlines.
• Review supplier submissions and prepare commercial bid comparisons.
• Support supplier evaluations, negotiations and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate sourcing documentation, approvals and records throughout the process.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Work directly with internal stakeholders and suppliers throughout sourcing activities.
• Coordinate meetings, discussions and follow-up actions.
• Provide regular progress updates and highlight potential risks, issues or delays.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and sourcing colleagues.

Contract Support & Management

• Support the preparation of contracts using approved templates and agreed commercial information.
• Ensure contract information is aligned with agreed supplier proposals and approvals.
• Coordinate contract reviews, clarifications, approvals and signature processes.
• Maintain accurate contract records and track key dates, including expiries, renewals and notice periods.
• Support contract renewals, extensions and amendments as required.

Sourcing Projects & Reporting

• Manage selected sourcing activities from requirements gathering through supplier recommendation and contract preparation, with guidance from experienced sourcing colleagues.
• Maintain sourcing pipelines, project trackers and contract registers.
• Support reporting on sourcing activities, contract status and outstanding actions.
• Analyse supplier, sourcing, spend or contract information where required.
• Contribute to process improvements, including the use of digital tools, automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Support initiatives that improve efficiency, data quality and the overall sourcing experience.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Recently completed a diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Graduates from other disciplines with a strong interest in procurement, sourcing or corporate services are also encouraged to apply.
• Previous procurement or sourcing experience is not required. Internship or other relevant business experience would be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with commercial information and preparing business documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluent in English.

Working Style

• Proactive, curious and willing to learn.
• Comfortable taking ownership of assigned activities.
• Able to work independently with appropriate guidance.
• Collaborative and comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Willing to raise risks or issues early and follow through on actions.
• Interested in developing a career in sourcing and procurement.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience across the full sourcing and contracting lifecycle.
• Exposure to live sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.
• Opportunity to work directly with business stakeholders and suppliers.
• Experience across corporate services sourcing categories.
• Coaching and guidance from experienced sourcing professionals.
• Exposure to an international, client-facing procurement environment.
• Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in sourcing and procurement.

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.

Chain IQ – Create. Lead. Make an impact.

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