Title: IT Support APAC Location: Pune, IN Date: Jun 27, 2025 About Chain IQ Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide. Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies. We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ’s approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards and bio-diversity whilst minimizing environmental impact. Main responsibilities: Provide first and second-level IT support to users via phone, email, and remote assistance Help with the installation and maintenance of notebooks, peripherals, meeting room equipment, and mobile devices Assist colleagues with basic IT-related issues and troubleshooting Escalate more complex issues to senior team members or third-party suppliers Participate in small IT projects under the guidance of the IT Operations Manager Support administrative tasks, including basic access management Keep IT documentation up-to-date Liaise with external suppliers or third parties when needed Learn and gain experience in asset management, M365, and SharePoint Your Profile: Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an IT-related degree or similar field (preferred, but not required) 1-2 years of experience with IT support and troubleshooting (e.g., internships or personal projects) Willingness to learn and develop IT skills in a professional environment Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks Good communication skills, even in stressful situations Team player who can collaborate with colleagues Familiarity with M365 environment is a plus Knowledge of the ITIL framework is a bonus, but not required Job Location : Pune, Maharashtra We are Great Place To Work® certified in Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Romania, Poland and China. We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored. Please let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs. Furthermore, please be advised that if you submit an application to us for this position, your application and personal details will be processed in accordance with our Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates. Important notice to Employment Businesses/Agencies: CHAIN IQ does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact our CHAIN IQ recruitment team to obtain prior written authorisation before referring any candidates. In the absence of such written authorisation being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of CHAIN IQ. CHAIN IQ shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site

Title: Sourcing Technology Services Location: Pune, IN Date: Jul 2, 2025 About Chain IQ Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide. Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies. We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ’s approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards and bio-diversity whilst minimizing environmental impact. Purpose: Providing effective sourcing services from India for both local domestic clients’ needs as well as for other country locations as required, in a multi-client environment. Key Scope: Relationship Management Proactively foster effective collaboration and ensure strong communication with key client stakeholders and colleagues in and across the region(s) to deliver defined business goals. Develop key client stakeholder matrix per category/location, maintaining regular engagement and driving high levels of client engagement and satisfaction. Ensure appropriate supplier relationship management for assigned suppliers. Act as key contact person for IT category with expertise on one of sub-categories (HW, SW, SaaS, Network, Telecom, Co-lo) and sourcing initiatives. Sourcing Planning Perform spend and contract analysis to identify sourcing and cost reduction opportunities. Ability to formulate category specific cost / license / service models such as. for appropriate business needs. Working with clients and colleagues, define and implement IT strategies and sourcing area plans for global and regional strategies. Management of Sourcing Initiatives Lead and execute IT (HW, SW, SaaS, Network, Telecom, Co-lo) sourcing projects from end-to-end in line with agreed timelines and service quality. Deliver allocated savings target as assigned to categories and locations though the effective management of sourcing initiatives, with proper tracking and reporting of savings achievements. Adhere to defined sourcing policies and processes. Ensure a high-level of ethics in supplier and / or client engagements. Sourcing Support Provide sourcing subject matter expertise, solutions and be involved to support client engagements and / or pitches. Provide sourcing planning and execution of projects across a dynamic, multi-client environment. Requirements: Qualification: University degree (ideally in economics or Supply Management and/or Legal) or industry experience equivalent. Additional Sourcing/Procurement certification will be advantageous. Strong oral and written English and Simplified Chinese (preferred). Experience: A minimum of 12 to 15 years’ experience and demonstrable success in strategic sourcing ideally gained in an international environment. Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills to positively influence people to make the appropriate decisions for the client(s) and resolve conflicts effectively. Ability to work independently as well as being a team-player as part of a cross functional team. Strong sourcing and contracting experience in Knowledge of procurement of the following sub-categories - IT Infrastructure Products and Services, Office IT Products and Services, and Cloud and Datacenter services Deep understanding of License Model, Service Models, IT – Applications and InfraStructure Ability to negotiate and maintain relationship with the third-party IT vendors like IBM, Oracle, Wipro, and small OEMs etc., who can provide the licenses / services Highly competent in negotiations and contract knowledge with a strong ability to converse, negotiate with suppliers (preferably IT vendors) / clients and review contracts in English. Strong project management experience. Experienced in conducting tenders (request for information/proposal/quotation). Job Location : Mumbai / Pune Cross-category sourcing experience will be advantageous We are Great Place To Work® certified in Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Romania, Poland and China. We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored. Please let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs. Furthermore, please be advised that if you submit an application to us for this position, your application and personal details will be processed in accordance with our Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates. Important notice to Employment Businesses/Agencies: CHAIN IQ does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact our CHAIN IQ recruitment team to obtain prior written authorisation before referring any candidates. In the absence of such written authorisation being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of CHAIN IQ. CHAIN IQ shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site

Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland and operations in multiple locations worldwide. Our team of experts is dedicated to transforming procurement processes within organizations by leveraging market insights and innovative technology to drive efficiencies. We prioritize risk management, sustainability, and social responsibility to enhance procurement resilience and promote ethical business practices. As a Procurement Specialist at Chain IQ, your responsibilities will include managing daily procurement activities, conducting sourcing projects of varying complexities, building strong relationships with stakeholders, drafting contracts, negotiating terms with vendors, analyzing spend data, forecasting savings, and utilizing sourcing tools to optimize procurement processes. You will be expected to meet performance objectives, identify cost-saving opportunities, and maintain a proactive approach in delivering results. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a hands-on approach, a successful track record in procurement, at least three years of experience in a related sourcing category, excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical abilities, and the ability to work well under pressure. A customer-service orientation, understanding of sourcing best practices, proficiency in sourcing tools such as SAP, Ariba, or Ivalua, and fluency in English (German is an advantage) are also required. Additionally, being a certified Great Place To Work employer, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and foster an innovative and high-performing team environment. If you are looking to join a globally connected and locally anchored team of entrepreneurs at Chain IQ, where your contributions are valued and recognized, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Kindly note that referrals from external agencies require prior authorization from our recruitment team to be considered valid.,

Title: Sourcing - Operational Location: Pune, IN Date: Jul 11, 2025 About Chain IQ Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Baar, Switzerland Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide. Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies. We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ’s approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards and bio-diversity whilst minimizing environmental impact. Tasks and Responsibilities: Support end-to-end sourcing projects across indirect spend categories, especially Professional Services (e.g., Business Consulting, Audit, HR, Legal, IT Consulting, etc.). Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal, client and supplier stakeholders. Drive the RFx lifecycle – including RFI, RFP, RFQ development, supplier communication, bid analysis, running eAuction and selection. Analyse supplier proposals and prepare comparative evaluations with well-structured recommendations. Contract drafting, review, and negotiation in collaboration with legal and procurement stakeholders. Negotiate deals to achieve optimal commercial, specification, compliance and contractual outcomes. Identify and implement sourcing process improvements and best practices across engagements. Contribute to client deliverables, presentations, and project documentation. Support the SSC’s Operations and Tactical Buying capability. Requirements: University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management or equal (bachelor’s degree). Experience of Sourcing Operations and Processes and best practice. Minimum (2+ years) of progressive experience in Sourcing and Procurement. Working knowledge in review, negotiation, and execution of contracts with vendors. Knowledge in conducting tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ) with running eAuction. Ability to drive performance and continuous improvement, to work under pressure and with high flexibility. High attention to details. Excellent English ( native , C1 or equivalent) written and verbal communication skills. Any additional language, especially German is considered a plus but not a mandatory requirement. We are Great Place To Work® certified in Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Romania, Poland and China. We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored. Please let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs. Furthermore, please be advised that if you submit an application to us for this position, your application and personal details will be processed in accordance with our Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates. Important notice to Employment Businesses/Agencies: CHAIN IQ does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact our CHAIN IQ recruitment team to obtain prior written authorisation before referring any candidates. In the absence of such written authorisation being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of CHAIN IQ. CHAIN IQ shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site

Title: Quality Assurance Location: Navi Mumbai, IN Date: Jul 14, 2025 At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast. Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with oeprations 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. The Internal Controls Consultant has the following responsibilities: Provides support to the Head of Internal Control to ensure that staff in Chain IQ locations make optimal use of reporting, analysis, and internal control systems; Ensures the provision of services on request and support for recurring projects; Acts as a point of escalation and solution of internal and external customer requests, depending on need; Helps to create and fulfill the internal control plan within SSC Bucharest but also to maintain an efficient internal control framework for all departments in the Chain IQ group but also for all its clients; Respects the policies and procedures related to the internal control activity within Chain IQ Ensures that performance objectives are met: KPI - performance indicators, SLA and other objectives that may occur; It is oriented towards continuous improvement / automation / optimization and analysis of existing processes, providing guidance for those with whom it collaborates / counterparts; Experience : minimum 2-3 years Job Location -Mumbai 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. Information for agencies: Applications sent or uploaded by placement agencies or similar are not desired, will therefore not be considered and will be deleted.

As a Senior Consultant in IT Application Management at Chain IQ, your role will involve providing high-quality IT Service Management services in a structured, professional, and consistent manner. Your primary objective will be to ensure the stability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of sourcing and procurement applications within the organization. Working as a part of the vibrant Digital Operations and Transformation team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the capabilities of the Indirect Procurement platform. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with business units, IT teams, and process owners to identify and maintain service activities aligned with business needs, providing production support for Indirect Procurement applications, overseeing Change, Release, Testing, and Capacity management, and gaining expert-level experience with Chain IQ P2P & S2C applications. To excel in this role, you should hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study and have at least six years of experience delivering complex IT services. Proficiency in low-code/no-code platforms, SQL data analysis, API-driven integrations, and investigation skills is essential. Excellent communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and prior experience with applications such as Outsystems, ServiceNow, and MS Azure are desired. Additionally, ITIL foundation certification is a must. Chain IQ offers a first-class benefits package and a supportive work environment where you can grow and develop your career. Join our globally connected team of entrepreneurs and contribute to our mission of transforming procurement towards a world-class, resilient, ethical, and digitalized function. If you require any assistance during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.,

As a Senior Consultant in IT Application Management at Chain IQ, your primary objective will be to provide high-quality IT Service Management services in a structured, professional, and consistent manner. This is crucial for maintaining the stability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of sourcing and procurement applications within the organization. You will be part of a dynamic team at Chain IQ that focuses on transforming clients" indirect procurement processes into a world-class, resilient, ethical, and digitalized function. Your role will involve collaborating with business units, IT teams, and process owners to identify and maintain service activities aligned with business needs. Additionally, you will be responsible for providing production support for Chain IQ's portfolio of Indirect Procurement applications and integrations, ensuring their administration, deployment, configuration, development, and maintenance. To excel in this role, you should be eager to learn new technologies and possess strong skills in low-code/no-code platforms, REST API-driven integrations, and database technologies. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing Change, Release, Testing, and Capacity management, gaining expert-level experience with Chain IQ P2P & S2C applications, and collaborating with business and process owners to develop realistic planning and manage service delivery expectations effectively. The ideal candidate for this position should hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study and have at least six years of experience delivering complex IT services to business and process owners. Proficiency in low-code/no-code platforms, SQL data analysis, API-driven integrations, and excellent communication skills in English are essential requirements. Knowledge of IT Service Management, Service Integration and Management, Agile Development practices, and an ITIL foundation certification are also necessary for this role. Joining Chain IQ means becoming part of a globally connected and locally anchored team of entrepreneurs who are committed to innovation and high performance. We offer a first-class benefits package and a collaborative work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. If you are looking to contribute to the transformation of procurement practices and work with a diverse and talented team, we encourage you to apply and be part of our exciting journey at Chain IQ.,

Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company that provides strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. With headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide. Our team of experts aims to transform procurement within organizations by utilizing market knowledge, insights, and innovative technology to enhance procurement efficiencies. We prioritize the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to reinforce procurement resilience. Our approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards, and biodiversity while minimizing environmental impact. As an Associate Consultant - Sourcing Support at Chain IQ India LLP, located in Navi Mumbai, India, you will be part of the Shared Service Centre India department and report to the Sourcing Support Head, APAC. In this role, your primary purpose will be to provide effective sourcing support from India for the US. Your key responsibilities will include: - Proactively fostering effective collaboration and strong communication with key onshore stakeholders to deliver defined activities. - Managing tasks in Ariba on behalf of Senior Consultants. - Scheduling and organizing meetings with internal and external stakeholders. - Performing compliance and risk checks for engaged suppliers. - Assisting in the execution of tactical and strategic sourcing projects. - Drafting NDAs for RFx and preparing sourcing documentation in line with instructions. - Supporting negotiation preparation and obtaining final approvals. - Driving adoption of P2P through sourcing initiatives and contract management. - Ensuring adherence to defined sourcing policies and processes. To be successful in this role, you should have a university degree, ideally in economics or Supply Management, with strong oral and written English skills. You should also have 1-5 years of experience in an international environment, hands-on experience with Ariba or similar e-sourcing tools, and prior experience in sourcing support. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a cross-functional team are essential. Project management experience and expertise in preparing tenders and commodity sourcing support are desired. Additionally, you should be a fast learner, willing to take on new challenges, have a positive mindset, and be a good team player. Chain IQ is a Great Place To Work certified company and offers a first-class benefits package to all employees. If you are looking to join an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team, consider becoming a part of Chain IQ's globally connected and locally anchored team.,

As a Sourcing Market Data Services professional at Chain IQ, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients. Your role will involve understanding the business practices and requirements of clients and shaping deals to meet those needs. You will conduct information and commercial tenders, manage the evaluation process with client stakeholders, and negotiate deals to achieve optimal commercial terms. Additionally, you will lead various MDS initiatives, including Demand and Savings challenges, and provide advice on best practices for ongoing contract management and licensing issues. Your profile should include a university degree, 7+ years of experience in the end-to-end MDS process, and working with MDS vendors and their services. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong negotiating abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple conflicting priorities are crucial for success in this role. Experience with MDS related sourcing tools, practices, and systems is required, along with a professional, team-oriented mindset, high cultural awareness, and the ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure. Chain IQ offers a dynamic and international work environment where high performance meets real purpose. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of procurement together. Join us at Chain IQ and be a part of a culture that values innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact.,

Title: Sourcing Technology Services Location: Pune, IN Date: Jul 22, 2025 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. job description Job Title: IT Category Sr. Consultant Employment level (in %): 100% Legal Entity: Chain IQ India LLP Location: India Department: Sourcing Reporting to: Head IT Sourcing Purpose (short description): Providing effective sourcing services from India for both local domestic clients’ needs as well as for other country locations as required, in a multi-client environment. Tasks and Responsibilities: Key Scope: Relationship Management Proactively foster effective collaboration and ensure strong communication with key client stakeholders and colleagues in and across the region(s) to deliver defined business goals. Develop key client stakeholder matrix per category/location, maintaining regular engagement and driving high levels of client engagement and satisfaction. Ensure appropriate supplier relationship management for assigned suppliers. Act as key contact person for IT category with expertise on one of sub-categories (HW, SW, SaaS, Network, Telecom, Co-lo) and sourcing initiatives. Sourcing Planning Perform spend and contract analysis to identify sourcing and cost reduction opportunities. Ability to formulate category specific cost / license / service models such as. for appropriate business needs. Working with clients and colleagues, define and implement IT strategies and sourcing area plans for global and regional strategies. Management of Sourcing Initiatives Lead and execute IT (HW, SW, SaaS, Network, Telecom, Co-lo) sourcing projects from end-to-end in line with agreed timelines and service quality. Deliver allocated savings target as assigned to categories and locations though the effective management of sourcing initiatives, with proper tracking and reporting of savings achievements. Adhere to defined sourcing policies and processes. Ensure a high-level of ethics in supplier and / or client engagements. Sourcing Support Provide sourcing subject matter expertise, solutions and be involved to support client engagements and / or pitches. Provide sourcing planning and execution of projects across a dynamic, multi-client environment. Requirements: Qualification: University degree (ideally in economics or Supply Management and/or Legal) or industry experience equivalent. Additional Sourcing/Procurement certification will be advantageous. Strong oral and written English and Simplified Chinese (preferred). Experience: A minimum of 6 to 10 years’ experience and demonstrable success in strategic sourcing ideally gained in an international environment. Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills to positively influence people to make the appropriate decisions for the client(s) and resolve conflicts effectively. Ability to work independently as well as being a team-player as part of a cross functional team. Strong sourcing and contracting experience in Knowledge of procurement of the following sub-categories - IT Infrastructure Products and Services, Office IT Products and Services, and Cloud and Datacenter services Deep understanding of License Model, Service Models, IT – Applications and InfraStructure Ability to negotiate and maintain relationship with the third-party IT vendors like IBM, Oracle, Wipro, and small OEMs etc., who can provide the licenses / services Highly competent in negotiations and contract knowledge with a strong ability to converse, negotiate with suppliers (preferably IT vendors) / clients and review contracts in English. Strong project management experience. Experienced in conducting tenders (request for information/proposal/quotation). Cross-category sourcing experience will be advantageous 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. Information for agencies: Applications sent or uploaded by placement agencies or similar are not desired, will therefore not be considered and will be deleted.

Title: Sourcing Outsourcing & Offshoring Location: Pune, IN Date: Jul 22, 2025 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. Role Purpose : Tactical Sourcers for ONO Category covering different sub-categories in ONO for high value and complex deals. Responsibilities: Key Scope: Relationship Management Proactively foster effective collaboration and ensure strong communication with key client stakeholders and colleagues in and across the region(s) to deliver defined business goals. Develop key client stakeholder matrix per category/location, maintaining regular engagement and driving high levels of client engagement and satisfaction. Ensure appropriate supplier relationship management for assigned suppliers. Act as key contact person for IT category with expertise on one of sub-categories (ITO/BPO) and sourcing initiatives. Strong and Hands on in Sourcing and Global Procurement. Should lead client souring and Procurement delivery team acting as a focal point of execution. Apply best practices and procedure to resolve the issues, demonstrate through understanding and application of concepts and knowledge in business and Procurement operations, legal background/strong contractual understanding. Strong internal and external stakeholder collaboration. Strong negotiation and communication skills Solution oriented and contribute to value proposition in souring and procurement domain. Team management experience with collaborative skills Crisis management and resilience approach. Sourcing Planning Perform spend and contract analysis to identify sourcing and cost reduction opportunities. Ability to formulate category specific cost models such as T&M, Managed Capacity, Managed Service, Fixed Fee, deliverable based outcomes/managed outcomes, Gain-Sharing Pricing etc. for appropriate business needs. Working with clients and colleagues, define and implement commodity strategies and sourcing area plans for global region, especially APAC, whilst ensuring appropriate alignment to global and regional strategies. Ensure representation of regional/local interests and requirement of APAC clients to Global sourcing categories. Client and stakeholder relationship Management Proactively foster effective collaboration and ensure strong communication with key client stakeholders and colleagues in and across the region(s) to deliver defined business goals. Develop key client stakeholder matrix per category/location, maintaining regular engagement and driving high levels of client engagement and satisfaction. Ensure appropriate supplier relationship management for assigned suppliers. Act as key contact person for all global location on allocated category (Outsourcing & Offshoring) and sourcing initiatives. Conduct operational review meetings with the client team. Manage the reporting of metrics, SLA and KPIs. Lead process improvement discussions and perform efficiency and effectiveness projects to improve productivity and customer satisfaction. Management of Sourcing Initiatives Lead and execute ONO sourcing projects from end-to-end in line with agreed timelines and service quality. Deliver allocated savings target as assigned to categories and locations though the effective management of sourcing initiatives, with proper tracking and reporting of savings achievements. Adhere to defined sourcing policies and processes. Ensure a high-level of ethics in supplier and / or client engagements. Sourcing Support Provide sourcing subject matter expertise, solutions and be involved to support client engagements and / or pitches. Provide sourcing planning and execution of projects across a dynamic, multi-client environment. Main responsibilities will include: Ability to work independently as well as being a team-player as part of a cross functional team. Strong sourcing and contracting experience in Knowledge of procurement of the following sub-categories - IT services Deep understanding of BPO and ITO categories. Ability to negotiate and maintain relationship with the third-party ONO vendors. Highly competent in negotiations and contract knowledge with a strong ability to converse, negotiate with suppliers (preferably ONO vendors) / clients and review contracts in English. Strong project management experience. Experienced in conducting tenders (request for information/proposal/quotation). Cross-category sourcing experience will be advantageous Requirements: Qualification: University degree (ideally in economics or Supply Management and/or Legal) or industry experience equivalent. Additional Sourcing/Procurement certification will be advantageous. Strong oral and written English and Simplified Chinese (preferred). Experience: A minimum of 10-12 years’ experience and demonstrable success in strategic sourcing ideally gained in an international environment. Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills to positively influence people to make the appropriate decisions for the client(s) and resolve conflicts effectively. Ability to work independently as well as being a team-player as part of a cross functional team. Strong sourcing and contracting experience in IT Professional Services Category (also known as ITO), which includes outsourced services that are involved within a software application development lifecycle such as business analysis, project management, application development, application testing, application support, application maintenance and all related services to change, enhance and improve applications. Ability to negotiate and maintain relationship with the third-party IT Professional Services vendors like Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, TCS etc., who can provide their resources a) to augment the existing client resources to perform the above-mentioned ITO services and/or b) to deliver the above ITO services wholly, or in part, in the form of managed services. Highly competent in negotiations and contract knowledge with a strong ability to converse, negotiate with suppliers (preferably ITO vendors) / clients and review contracts in English. Strong project management experience. Experienced in conducting tenders (request for information/proposal/quotation). Cross-category sourcing experience will be advantageous 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. Information for agencies: Applications sent or uploaded by placement agencies or similar are not desired, will therefore not be considered and will be deleted.