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Senior Consultant – Sourcing IT
Chain IQ Group AG. Directly manage IT sourcing engagements of varying spend, risk, and complexity .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in IT sourcing and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on managing supplier relationships and achieving cost reductions. Proficient in utilizing sourcing tools and methodologies to drive strategic engagements and compliance.
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IT Sourcing ManagementContract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementCost Reduction StrategiesStakeholder Communication
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Hard Skills
SourcingNegotiationContract DraftingRisk ManagementCost Analysis
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsOrganizational SkillsPrioritization
Tools & Technologies
Chain IQAutomated E-Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMBA (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Software LicensingSoftware as a ServiceTelecomData CenterIT Outsourcing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Directly manage IT sourcing engagements of varying spend, risk, and complexity
- Manage engagements across software licensing/maintenance, software as a service, hosted platforms/services, market data software and hosted platforms, telecom/networks, data center, hardware, desktop, and related IT outsourcing and managed services
- Communicate with business stakeholders to understand strategic direction, requirements, objectives, and priorities
- Shape deals and contracts to meet business requirements
- Assess savings opportunities and help clients achieve optimal cost reductions
- Develop and maintain IT supplier relationships and stay current on supplier products, services, and competitors
- Manage competitive bids and RFXs using automated e-tools
- Lead evaluation and selection across cross-functional stakeholder teams
- Draft and negotiate contracts and customize deal-specific commercial terms and conditions
- Follow supplier engagement, contract negotiation, and execution processes to ensure compliance
- Provide project status and savings reporting using Chain IQ and client tools
- Partner with global Chain IQ colleagues on coordination, supplier management, process implementation, and best practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain concentration and/or MBA would be a plus)
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in IT Sourcing roles in relevant IT categories
- Demonstrated sourcing and negotiation experience with major IT suppliers and/or global telecom carriers
- Ability to draft and negotiate contracts with limited additional legal support
- Ability to structure contracts with multiple concurrent schedules, annexes, supply orders, and attachments across multiple global regions
- Experience identifying savings and cost-reduction opportunities in IT contract negotiations and developing negotiating strategies
- Ability to manage engagement risk and document risk-sharing scenarios in contracts
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate with and influence senior clients/stakeholders
- Ability to quickly understand and apply new business, governance, supplier pricing, contracting, sourcing tools, and process concepts
- Ability to organize and prioritize initiatives to tight deadlines
Benefits
Comp & perks- Dynamic and international work environment
- Great Place to Work-certified organization