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Chain IQ Group AG

Senior Sourcing Consultant – Marketing, Professional Services

Chain IQ Group AG

. Manage end-to-end tactical sourcing activities, including RFx processes, eAuctions, tenders, supplier evaluations, and bid analyses .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeCologne • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in tactical sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier management, with a strong focus on cost optimization and compliance. Proficient in analyzing spend data and delivering actionable recommendations while maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Tactical Sourcing ExperienceCommercial NegotiationsSource-To-Contract ToolsFluency in German and EnglishAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills
Tactical SourcingSupplier EvaluationsBid AnalysesCost OptimizationContractual NegotiationsData-Driven RecommendationsKPI TrackingSLA ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementOrganizational SkillsCollaborative Approach
Tools & Technologies
Source-To-Contract Tools
Industry Keywords
RFx ProcessesEAuctionsTendersHR ServicesProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage end-to-end tactical sourcing activities, including RFx processes, eAuctions, tenders, supplier evaluations, and bid analyses
  • Lead commercial and contractual negotiations to optimize pricing, statements of work, service quality, and risk
  • Collaborate with sourcing, operations, and buying teams to deliver effective procurement outcomes
  • Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
  • Ensure compliance with agreed processes, systems, and standards
  • Analyze spend and identify cost optimization opportunities
  • Develop robust recommendations
  • Track and report savings against agreed KPIs, SLAs, and targets
  • Drive continuous improvement and share category expertise across the team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least four years of tactical sourcing experience
  • Hands-on experience in the local German supplier market for Marketing and Professional Services
  • Knowledge of HR services and/or consulting
  • Strong knowledge of end-to-end tactical sourcing, commercial negotiations, and savings delivery
  • Experience with source-to-contract tools
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate bids, develop data-driven recommendations, and identify cost opportunities
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
  • Proactive, delivery-focused, and collaborative approach
  • Ability to manage priorities independently
  • Fluency in written and spoken German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Dynamic and international work environment
  • Great Place to Work-certified employer
  • Opportunity to work with a global team
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact
  • Collaborative environment
  • Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and share category expertise