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.

Join our Team

It is an exciting time at Chain IQ and our team in Bucharest are looking for a Senior Consultant in the Professional Services Category.

Chain IQ generate value far beyond cost reduction. We transform our client’s indirect procurement towards a world-class, resilient, ethical and digitalized end-to-end function. We promote a culture of collaboration and shared excellence while encouraging an open and honest exchange of ideas. We offer the potential for significant corporate growth and career development.

Our ambition is to strengthen the existing highly experienced team to provide the best in industry support to our growing client base.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose is to deliver value-add sourcing services to clients in a structured, professional and consistent manner. The role requires strong commercial, contractual, and stakeholder management capabilities within regulated environments. The individual will provide category expertise across multiple client accounts and global sourcing projects.

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Professional Services team. The Senior Consultant needs to be a dynamic, highly client-focused individual with proven experience within the Professional Services.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Act as a tactical sourcing partner to senior client stakeholders across banking and financial services organizations.
• Lead end-to-end Professional Services sourcing initiatives, including category tactical development, market analysis, supplier evaluation, and sourcing execution.
• Design and manage RFI, RFP, and supplier selection processes for complex outsourcing requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations and support contract development, including professional services specific terms and conditions.
• Manage sourcing projects and deliver value through cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation.
• Collaborate closely with legal, compliance, risk, and business stakeholders throughout sourcing activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key Professional Services suppliers and monitor relevant market developments and industry trends.
• Deliver sourcing objectives, performance metrics, and client commitments within agreed timelines.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience sourcing Professional Services and leading sourcing initiatives end-to-end.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex, multi-country sourcing events including supplier negotiations and contract execution.
• Strong commercial and contractual expertise within sourcing and business services categories.
• Experience supporting sourcing initiatives in regulated industries, preferably banking or financial services.
• Knowledge of sourcing governance, third-party risk management, operational resilience, and supplier risk frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required. Relevant qualifications in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, finance, business, or a related field are beneficial.
• Strong negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Experience using sourcing, procurement, and contract management tools and systems.
• Fluent English speaking and writing skills required.

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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