Job Description

Location: Singapore, SG



Date: Feb 13, 2023



Chain IQ is an independent, global service company providing strategic, tactical and operational procurement for its clients. Chain IQ operates from its main centers \xe2\x80\x93 Zurich (headquarters), New York, London, Singapore, Mumbai and Bucharest \xe2\x80\x93 and is currently servicing more than 20 countries (including Germany, China, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia). Chain IQ is growing! In order to provide our clients continuously with an excellent service, we want to further strengthen our team and are therefore looking for you!
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.
• 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 Singapore and APAC regions on allocated categories and sourcing initiatives.

• Sourcing Planning and Execution

• Perform spend and contract analysis to identify sourcing and cost reduction opportunities.
• Working with clients and colleagues, define and implement commodity strategies and sourcing area plans, whilst ensuring appropriate alignment to global and regional strategies.
• Ensure representation of regional/local interests and requirement of APAC clients to Global sourcing categories.

• Management of Sourcing Initiatives

• Lead and execute strategic sourcing projects from end-to-end in line with agreed timelines and high 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.
• Risk managing through robust sourcing strategies and sourcing management
• Contract drafting, negotiation and management in accordance to client needs, compliance and policy

• Sourcing Support

• Provide sourcing subject matter expertise 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.
• Professional knowledge of procurement principles and approach including category and sourcing management; preferably CIPS Degree 4 Diploma certified minimally
• Sound knowledge of corporate regulations and legislation to ensure creation of effective and binding group contracts
• Strong oral and written English, Simplified Chinese and/or Bahasa Melayu

Experience:

• A minimum of 7+ 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 as part of a cross functional team.
• Highly competent in negotiations and contract knowledge with a strong ability to converse, negotiate with suppliers / clients and review contracts.
• Strong project management experience.
• Experienced in conducting tenders (request for information/proposal/quotation).
• Commodity sourcing experience in Facility Management, Corporate Services, Real Estate and Logistics related services

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