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Sourcing Professional Services, HR
Chain IQ Group AG. Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across Professional Services categories, primarily HR Services, consulting, contingent workforce, talent acquisition, and knowledge-based services .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement across Professional Services categories, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and compliance with procurement policies. Possesses advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to identify savings opportunities and optimize supplier performance.
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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementStakeholder ManagementAdvanced Analytical Skills
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Hard Skills
Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementContract DevelopmentRFx ProcessesSupplier EvaluationsMarket IntelligenceSpend AnalysisRisk ManagementPerformance MeasurementContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
CommunicationInfluencingProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
CPSMCIPSISM
Industry Keywords
Professional ServicesHR ServicesContingent WorkforceRPOExecutive SearchLearning and DevelopmentEmployee BenefitsWellness ProgramsMSP SolutionsProcurement Best Practices
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across Professional Services categories, primarily HR Services, consulting, contingent workforce, talent acquisition, and knowledge-based services
- Develop and execute category strategies optimizing cost, quality, service delivery, supplier performance, and risk management
- Partner with Human Resources, business leaders, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Procurement stakeholders
- Manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, competitive bidding, and commercial negotiations
- Negotiate contracts, pricing structures, SLAs, and commercial terms
- Provide category expertise and market intelligence across consulting, RPO, executive search, learning and development, employee benefits, wellness programs, MSP, and contingent workforce solutions
- Establish strategic supplier relationships, performance reviews, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyze spend, market trends, supplier capabilities, and benchmarking data to identify savings opportunities
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, risk standards, and contractual obligations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Human Resources, Finance, Data Analytics or a related field
- Minimum 4 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience with significant responsibility for Professional Services spend categories
- Expertise sourcing and negotiating across Professional Services categories, including management consulting, strategy consulting, technology consulting, legal services, and other knowledge-based services
- Experience managing HR Services sourcing engagements, including contingent workforce, RPO, executive search, learning and development, employee benefits, wellness programs, and MSP solutions
- Experience leading RFx processes, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, contract development, and supplier selection initiatives
- Understanding of supplier relationship management, performance measurement, SLAs, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Advanced analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
- Stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and market trends
- Advanced degree and/or professional procurement certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, ISM) preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Dynamic and international work environment
- Great Place to Work-certified employer